Duck meat and offal market in Belarus

Earlier Report Observations

The duck meat and offal market in Belarus reached 2 635 tonnes in 2018, supported by strong production from major meat processing plants like Brest and Grodno meat processing plants and a general growth trend in poultry meat output. However, the market volume contracted to 1 896 tonnes in 2019 and further to 1 411 tonnes by 2021. This decline was primarily driven by a sharp increase in exports, which more than doubled from 904 tonnes in 2018 to 2 120 tonnes in 2021. The export surge was facilitated by the exit of a major Russian producer, Dontstar, due to bird flu outbreaks, which created a supply gap in Russia that Belarusian exporters were able to fill.

From 2022, the domestic market began to recover, growing to 1 599 tonnes and further to 1 783 tonnes in 2023. This rebound was supported by continued state backing for the meat industry, a focus on developing the internal market, and the expansion of product assortments into value-added segments like semi-finished products and delicacies. Ongoing automation and digitalization at meat processing plants also contributed to operational efficiency, helping to stabilize production volumes around 3 580–3 585 tonnes during this period.

In 2024, the industry saw the emergence of new players and an adjustment to state price regulations aimed at supporting domestic producers. The introduction of mandatory meat product labeling in Russia, using Data Matrix codes and the 'Chestny ZNAK' system, established new requirements for exporters. Belarusian suppliers maintained competitive prices for shipments to Russia, while domestic development continued to focus on packaging innovations and further product diversification.

Production duck meat and offal in Belarus

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of duck meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Belarus has seen duck meat and offal production increase for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 800 tonnes, representing a 2.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, duck meat and offal production in Belarus declined in value terms. In 2020, output was valued at 7 280 thousand US dollars, a 24.9% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 13.1%, averaging an annual decline of 4.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 695 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 12.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Belarus in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports duck meat and offal from Belarus

Exports in kind, t

Belarus has experienced a third consecutive year of growth in duck meat and offal export volumes. In 2020, exports reached 1 858 tonnes, up 0.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 260.6%, averaging an impressive annual growth rate of 53.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia was the overwhelmingly dominant market for Belarusian duck meat and offal exports in kind, accounting for 97.8% of the total.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belarus's duck meat and offal export value totalled 3 560 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp decline of 26.2% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 823 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 98.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia dominated Belarusian duck meat and offal exports in value terms, representing 97.9% of the total, making it the overwhelmingly dominant market.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Belarus

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 66-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belarus's duck meat and offal imports stood at 1 tonne, a steep fall of 98.4% compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 39 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 16.9% rise.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, imports in kind were heavily focused on Russia, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2018, showing a 37-fold variation. In 2020, Belarus's duck meat and offal imports totalled 5 thousand US dollars, marking a sudden contraction of 91.2% versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 187 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 65.8% rise.

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

Over 2017–2020, Russia concentrated almost all imports in value terms of duck meat and offal to Belarus, with a share of 100.0% of total flows.

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

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