Duck meat and offal market in Bangladesh

Earlier Report Observations

The duck meat and offal market in Bangladesh expanded steadily from 55 thousand tons in 2018 to 64 thousand tons in 2023, supported by consistent annual increases in domestic production.

This growth was reinforced by rising consumer awareness of food safety, which shifted demand toward packaged frozen or chilled meat products. Urbanization and higher disposable incomes further boosted the frozen food segment, with major players like Kazi Farms, BRAC, and CP Bangladesh introducing value-added poultry items that influenced consumption habits. Technological improvements in cold-chain logistics and IoT monitoring also enhanced supply efficiency.

Market factors in 2024 included continued consumer preference for frozen duck meat due to convenience and shelf life, alongside industry investments in traceability technologies and cold-chain automation, supporting the market's ongoing development.

Production duck meat and offal in Bangladesh

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh ranked as the world's 12th largest producer of duck meat and offal.

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 Bangladesh grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 58 500 tonnes, marking a moderate year-over-year increase of 4.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Bangladesh's duck meat and offal production in value terms declined. In 2020, output was valued at 379.0 million US dollars, down 8.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 24.2%, averaging 7.5% per year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 415.9 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 25.1% also occurring that year.

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

Exports duck meat and offal from Bangladesh

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed volatility during the observed period. They reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 9.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bangladesh exported 500 kg of duck meat and offal, a 45.0% drop from 2019. The maximum volume was 4 812 kg in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 81.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 862.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the Maldives was overwhelmingly the primary destination for Bangladesh's duck meat and offal exports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Export values exhibited significant volatility over the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 10.2 times. In 2020, Bangladesh exported 3 240 US dollars worth of duck meat and offal, a sharp year-over-year decline of 51.9%. The maximum value was 29 081 US dollars in 2018. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 76.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 923.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, the export market in value terms was highly concentrated, with the Maldives alone responsible for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Bangladesh

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of duck meat and offal into Bangladesh fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 745 kg, a modest decrease of 8.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 81.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 43.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Australia (37.1% of import volume), South Korea (32.9%), and the United Arab Emirates (26.6%) were the main sources for duck meat and offal imports into Bangladesh, together accounting for 96.6% of total volume.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

After two years of decline, duck meat and offal imports into Bangladesh in value terms increased. In 2020, imports totaled 2 977 US dollars, a sharp year-over-year rise of 27.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 73.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -35.4%. The lowest value was 2 342 US dollars in 2019, which also saw the largest decline of 65.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Australia (39.5% of import value), South Korea (32.2%), and the United Arab Emirates (25.7%) formed the core group of partners for duck meat and offal imports into Bangladesh in value terms, jointly representing 97.3% of total flows.

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

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