Domestic Markets and Demand for Giant Clam Meat in the South Pacific Islands - Fiji, Tonga and Western Samoa

Luca Tacconi and Clement Tisdell

No 206553, Research Reports and Papers in Economics of Giant Clam Mariculture from University of Queensland, School of Economics

Abstract: The paper analyses the domestic markets and demand for giant clams in Fiji, Tonga and Western Samoa. For the three countries, historical trends in giant clam marketing are presented. The potential domestic markets for giant clam meat are then considered. The demand by the tourist sector (e g. hotels and restaurant) is found to be very limited in Fiji and almost non-existent in Tonga and Western Samoa. Demand by private consumers may be sufficient to support a very small clam maricultural industry. Consumer's preferences for giant clams are also considered for Fiji.

Keywords: Community/Rural/Urban Development; Demand and Price Analysis; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22
Date: 1992-01
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.206553

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