Abstract

REBOLLAR-REBOLLAR, Samuel et al. Channels and commercialization margins of goats in Tejupilco and Amatepec, State of México. Agrociencia [online]. 2007, vol.41, n.3, pp.363-370. ISSN 2521-9766.

With the objective of analyzing the channels and margins of commercialization of goat meat, an investigation was carried out in the municipalities of Tejupilco and Amatepec, State of México, during 2004-2005. The commercialization channel most often utilized by the participating agents of this market was determined, and the absolute and (a spiced stew of goat meat) as final product, the producer obtained 20.42% of the profits of the entire process and the intermediaries 79.58%; the birria seller obtained the greatest portion (79.58%) of the total margin of commercialization. The most common commercialization channel was producer, regional buyer, birria seller and final consumer. It is concluded that the birria seller obtained the highest cost benefit ratios (8.86 and 8.61).

Keywords : Channels; goat meat; costs; profits; commercialization margins.

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