The current status of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) productive chain at the international level

Abstract

Objective: To meet the current state of the Macrobrachium rosenbergii productive chain at the international level, identifying its links and the characteristics of the techniques used. 

Design/Methodology/Approach: A review and analysis of M. rosenbergii literature focused on the production chain was carried out, which included a period of 20 years, from 2001 to 2022. The information of the productive chain was analyzed, by link. The information was synthesized in tables and the most relevant data related to the production of this crustacean through its cultivation are presented.

Results: The links in the productive chain identified are: production, processing and marketing. The cultivation of Macrobrachium rosenbergii is described, as well as the main technologies used to improve production.

Limitations/Implications: There is limited information on the productive chain of M. rosenbergii from a systemic approach. The topics are addressed from the particular of the activities, productive, processing and marketing.

Findings/Conclusions: It is detected that to improve the productive chain of M. rosenbergii, the supply of PL must be guaranteed, the development of better monoculture practices, and the integration of the crop with other species of commercial importance, as well as the organization of the productive chain considering the direct and indirect actors that integrate it.