Determinants of Profitability for Bee Product Producers, Traders and Processors in Ikungi and Kigamboni Districts, Tanzania

Amina Kimea Mbaruku; Greyson Zabron Nyamoga; Yonika Mathew Ngaga

doi:10.37284/eajbe.8.1.2894

Amina Kimea Mbaruku Sokoine University of Agriculture
Greyson Zabron Nyamoga Sokoine University of Agriculture
Yonika Mathew Ngaga Sokoine University of Agriculture

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Résumé

This study investigates the profitability and market dynamics of bee product production, trading, and processing in Ikungi and Kigamboni Districts, Tanzania. Through a comprehensive analysis, we assess the profitability of the bee product value chain, examine market share distribution, and identify key factors influencing production and supply. Data were collected from 72 participants including beekeeping producers, processors, and traders, utilizing questionnaires and checklists. Descriptive analysis using SPSS software was employed to interpret the data. Our findings reveal a disparity in benefits within the value chain, with retailers emerging as primary beneficiaries due to higher selling prices and lower production costs. Consequently, targeted interventions are recommended to improve the working environment of actors, including the provision of better production equipment to enhance efficiency and product quality. Addressing challenges faced by these actors is crucial for overall value chain improvement. Moreover, factors directly impacting production and supply should be managed closely to ensure continued positive effects on the value chain's performance

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