Duck meat and offal market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for duck meat and offal in ASEAN expanded from 404.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 494.2 thousand tons in 2022, before contracting to 451.8 thousand tons in 2023. Domestic production followed a similar pattern, rising over the period to peak in 2022 at 490.9 thousand tons, then declining in the following year. Imports grew steadily, contributing to the overall market supply.

In value terms, the market experienced volatility, with a sharp drop in 2020 to $1,581 million from $2,152 million in 2019. By 2023, the market value had recovered to $2,026 million. This fluctuation in dollar terms contrasted with the steady physical volume growth until 2022, indicating shifts in pricing or exchange rates.

For 2024, import volumes surged to 42.9 thousand tons, influenced by trade policy changes such as tariff reductions in key markets and increasing consumer preference for ready-to-cook duck products. The market continues to be shaped by the dominance of fresh duck meat and the growing frozen segment, driven by convenience and longer shelf life.

Production duck meat and offal in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of duck meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of duck meat and offal, 2017-2020

Duck meat and offal production in ASEAN has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 459.1 thousand tons, marking a 3.1% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 407.8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 15.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of duck meat and offal output in ASEAN was 1 590 million US dollars, representing a sharp decrease of 26.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 154 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports duck meat and offal from ASEAN

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2019 at 3 243 tons, with the largest decline of 48.0% recorded that year. By 2020, volumes climbed to their peak of 8 301 tons, up by 155.9% compared to 2019, representing a 2.6-fold increase from the previous year's low.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the leading buyer of duck meat and offal from ASEAN, accounting for 51.8% of exports in volume. Hong Kong followed with 6.8%, and China with 2.7%. Together, these three markets comprised 61.3% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values fell to their lowest in 2019 at 15 687 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 44.3% recorded that year. By 2020, values rose to 28 756 thousand US dollars, showing an 83.3% increase from the previous year and a 1.8-fold variation from the 2019 low.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Japan remained the primary destination for duck meat and offal exports from ASEAN in value terms, capturing 71.2% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020

Imports duck meat and offal to ASEAN

Imports in kind, t

ASEAN's duck meat and offal imports have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 6 850 tons, indicating a dramatic increase of 42.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 96.5%, equating to a 25.3% annualized rate. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 124 tons, which saw the largest decline of 10.4%. In 2019, imports experienced the biggest increase at 53.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017-2020, China was the main source of duck meat and offal imports to ASEAN, accounting for 45.8% of imports in volume. Ireland contributed 9.3%, and France 6.5%. Together, these three countries formed 61.6% of total import flows in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, ASEAN imported 19 061 thousand US dollars worth of duck meat and offal, reflecting an abrupt increase of 39.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 41.9%, equating to a 12.4% annualized rate. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France was the leading supplier of duck meat and offal to ASEAN in value terms, accounting for 29.6% of imports. China followed with 17.1%, and Ireland with 11.7%. Together, these three suppliers comprised 58.4% of total imports in value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020