Analysis of commercialization system of local guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) in the township of Lomé (Togo)[Analyse du système de commercialisation de la pintade locale (Numida meleagris) dans la commune de Lomé au Togo]

The purpose of this study is to analyze the marketing system of local guinea fowl in municipality of Lomé. A survey was conducted among 54 traders in 10 markets in the municipality. A total of three types of actors were identified in the local guinea-fowl marketing chain: The wholesalers, the urban resellers and the retailers. Analysis of the data reveals that the majority of traders are married people (93%) and aged of 41 ± 11 years. The activity is inherited from a parent (72%) and constitutes an essential source of income to meet basic needs. In addition, the study reveals a strong representation of retailers (68%) in the market made up of women, of Ewé ethnic group, 90% of whom originated from Maritime region. Our results showed that the savannah region is the main source of local guinea fowl for the municipality of Lomé in Togo. Wholesalers and urban retailers are the major players, earning profits of 358.33 FCFA (XOF) and 357.48 FCFA (XOF) per guinea fowl sold, respectively, which is significantly higher than that of retailers who only earn net unit surplus of 98.48 FCFA(XOF). Overall, the marketing of local guinea fowl in the municipality of Lomé is a profitable business and deserves to be supported in order to improve the distribution of income among stakeholders with a view to sustainable development. This support will be more effective if actions are developed to promote local guinea fowl and the marketing of its products.