Supply Chain in the Fish Processing Sector in Kerala: An Empirical Analysis

By : Ancy V. P., K.V. Raju

Page No: 293-299

Abstract
Fish is generally accepted as a solution to the problem of proteincalorie malnutrition faced by the fast-growing population of the world. This study has been structured to capture the process and flow of the supply chain in the fishery sector. Supply and value chain analysis framework was developed to present the real picture of this sector. The study observed that the marine fish marketing in Kerala relies upon various marketing channels for different types of fishery products. The present analysis identified the various costs incurred with the structural innovation. Gravity model is used to examine the market-wise flow of marine product exports from India.

Authors :
Ancy V. P : Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
K.V. Raju : Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi, Kerala, India.