Marketing of Selected Non Wood Forest Products in Asaba, Delta State
Abstract
Aim of study: Non-timber forest products have diverse benefits to man and the environment. Hence, this study was carried out to provide information on the types of NWFPs sold, marketing channel, structure, performance and challenges faced by marketing of selected NWFPs.
Area of study: This study was conducted in Asaba, Delta State.
Material and methods: Simple random sampling was used to select 105 respondents from five major markets in Asaba using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequency count, percentage, means, charts), costs and return, likert scale and chi square analysis were the analytical tools used.
Main results: Females were the major participants in the markets for NWFPs. Varieties of species were sold with various marketing participants and routes. These routes ensure the delivery of the NWFPs to the end users. An imperfect market structure exists for most of the selected NWFPs except for Aldabrachelys gigantean with a good profit margin. Of the selected NWFPs, Aldabrachelys gigantean and Chrysophyllum albidum were the most profitable with an index of 0.97 kobo (US$0.00027) and 0.89 kobo (US$0.00029) respectively for every ₦1 ($0.003) investment.
Highlights: The markets for NWFPs were faced with numerous constraints amongst them were high price fluctuation and perishability of the products. The implication is that most of these NWFPs when not quickly sold out are subjected to degradation which leads to their eventual disposal and wastage of natural resources. To combat these constraints, good storage and processing facility should be made available for storing NWFPs to ensure their availability in all seasons and to limit wastage.
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