Small Pearl Farm Budget (3,000 pearl oysters grafted
every 18 months)
3,000 grafted with final harvest of which 45% are saleable (1,350)
Table 1. Gross Returns (returns from pearl sales)
Item Description Unit Quantity Price/Unit ($) Total
Cost ($)
Pearls Size 9-10 mm
Grade A pearl 110 45.00 4950
Size 9-10 mm
Grade B pearl 160 30.00 4800
Size 9-10 mm
Grade C pearl 190 20.00 3800
Size 11-12 mm
Grade A pearl 143 55.00 7865
Size 11-12 mm
Grade B pearl 219 35.00 7665
Size 11-12 mm
Grade C pearl 250 25.00 6250
Size 13-14 mm
Grade A pearl 22 100.00 2200
Size 13-14 mm
Grade B pearl 25 80.00 2000
Size 13-14 mm
Grade C pearl 31 65.00 2015
Circles and
baroque pearl 200 30.00 6000
Keshi pearl 300 2.00 600
Gross Returns $48,145