Duck meat and offal market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

Canadian duck meat production volume grew steadily from 9,844 t in 2018 to 10,159 t in 2023. This expansion was driven by significant investments in processing capacity, notably Brome Lake Ducks' multi-year plan to double its output and similar expansion efforts by other major producers like King Cole Ducks to meet rising demand.

The domestic market size fluctuated, influenced by shifting trade patterns. Increased competition from cheaper imports, particularly from Hungary, affected the market structure, while export volumes declined from their 2019 peak. Regulatory changes, including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's ongoing enforcement of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and the introduction of the Feeds Regulations, 2024, updated labeling and licensing requirements for production inputs.

Consumer demand for duck meat increased, supported by culinary trends and health-conscious preferences, which encouraged growth in retail and foodservice segments. Producers responded with product innovation and utilized government programs like the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to support labor needs, while market access widened with the approval of cooked duck meat imports from Thailand in 2024.

Production duck meat and offal in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Canada ranked as the 24th largest producer of duck meat and offal during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of duck meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Canada's production of duck meat and offal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 10 136 tonnes, marking a slight uptick of 1.3% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%.

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

Exports duck meat and offal from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Canada exported 1 438 tonnes of duck meat and offal in 2020, down by 17.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 33%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 229 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 42.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 42.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary buyer of duck meat and offal from Canada, accounting for 75.0% of total exports in volume. Other trading partners held relatively modest shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, duck meat and offal shipments from Canada to international markets reached 12 527 thousand US dollars, down by 10.4% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 978 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States remained the leading buyer of duck meat and offal from Canada in value terms, with 79.3% of total exports. The remaining exports were distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Duck meat and offal imports into Canada declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 861 tonnes, which is 1.2% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and the United States clearly dominated Canada's imports of duck meat and offal in volume, jointly accounting for 89.6% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares individually.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, duck meat and offal imports into Canada increased in 2020, reaching 7 915 thousand US dollars, up by 2.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 749 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.5%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Hungary and the United States were the key sources for imports in value terms, jointly taking 86.3% of total flows. Other partners were much less significant individually.

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

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