Chicken Price Discrepancy in Dhaka Markets Highlights Supply Chain Gap
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What happened
Broiler chicken is selling at Tk 180 per kg in retail markets in Dhaka. However, farmers report selling their produce to middlemen for Tk 130-140 per kg. One farmer calculated that the total cost to raise one kg of broiler chicken was Tk 170.91.
From bdnews24.com
Why it matters
The difference between the farmer's production cost and the price received from middlemen suggests a significant gap in the chicken supply chain. This pricing structure impacts the profitability of growers in Bangladesh.
Growers are sending their produce to the wholesale markets located in Dhaka.
From bdnews24.com
Who's involved
- DhakaLocation of the retail markets where chicken is sold
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The entities involved
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Dhaka
capital and largest city of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh
country in South Asia