TAMBAQUI (Colossoma macropomum) DO EXTRATIVISM AND PISCICULTURE COMMERCIALIZED IN SANTARÉM – PA

Abstract

Fishing and aquaculture are important activities for food production and the socio-economy in the Amazon, where tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) is highly popular. This study describes the commercialization of tambaqui in Santarém-PA according to its origin (extractive or farmed), availability, and preference. Data were collected in 2025 at the Fish Market, Mercadão 2000, and Mercado Modelo from vendors and consumers. Tambaqui from extractive fishing is preferred, but its supply decreases each year, in addition to the closed season, while farmed tambaqui is gaining importance. Tambaqui from extractive fishing is considered healthier and preferred for stews and frying, while farmed tambaqui is fattier and better grilled. Farmed tambaqui comes from the states of Boa Vista (RR), Mato Grosso (MT), and Rondônia (RO). The estimated commercialization is 920,793 kg/year (75,373 kg/year from extraction and 845,420 kg/year from fish farming). License holders acquire tambaqui for R$ 18.54 ± 2.15/kg (extraction) and R$ 17.69 ± 1.57/kg (fish farming), with an average selling price to the consumer of R$ 25.00 ± 6.22/kg (extraction) and R$ 23.84 ± 1.61/kg (fish farming), resulting in a profit of R$ 3.20 ± 1.10/kg (extraction) and R$ 6.38 ± 2.45/kg (fish farming). The amounts involved in the purchase and sale process were estimated at R$ 16,652,418.00 (to suppliers) and R$ 21,572,979.00 (sales to consumers), resulting in a revenue of R$ 4,920,561.00 (permit holders). The per capita consumption of tambaqui by consumers was estimated at 7.56 ± 2.84 kg/person/year.