The Role of Monopsony Marketing System on Efficient Clove Trade in Zanzibar: A Case of North “B” District of Zanzibar.

Mshenga, Ali Khamis (2025) The Role of Monopsony Marketing System on Efficient Clove Trade in Zanzibar: A Case of North “B” District of Zanzibar. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study analyze the role of monopsony marketing system on clove price setting among clove farmers in Zanzibar. Specifically it examined the role of monopsony marketing system on clove price setting among clove farmers in Zanzibar, investigated the role of monopsony system on income generation among clove farmers in Zanzibar, examined the role of monopsony system on accessing market for clove farmers in Zanzibar. The study used a sample size of 65,pragmatism research philosophy, explanatory research design, mixed research approach. The research used descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings indicated that low participation in price-setting processes, with most indicating that prices are not fair compared to production costs. This discrepancy might indicate that recent reforms have not fully reached all regions or farmers. Farmers reported limited income growth under the monopsony system, with concerns about inconsistent payments. This suggests varying efficiency levels in different monopsony setups Farmers indicated limited market access and dependence on monopsony buyers, with little alternative market diversifying. Moreover, challenges in market access for smallholder farmers in Tanzania, emphasizing dependence on few buyers. This indicates that the inefficiencies observed in your findings might stem from specific weaknesses in Zanzibar’s monopsony framework. Key words: Monopsony systems, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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