Duck meat and offal market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for duck meat and offal in Eastern Asia expanded consistently from 3 242 thousand tons in 2018 to 5 802 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was primarily fueled by rising consumer preference for frozen meat products, valued for their convenience, time-saving preparation, and better retention of nutritional value. Producers simultaneously benefited from the easier storage, transportation, and extended shelf life of frozen duck meat, which reduced microbial risks and supported larger-scale domestic output.

Advances in quick-freezing and packaging technologies, such as shock freezing and low-oxygen preservation, enhanced product freshness and taste, broadening the appeal of frozen duck meat. The development of online and offline sales channels improved market access, while the launch of diversified duck meat products by major players like Henan Huaying Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. catered to evolving consumer segments and boosted sales. Growing demand for ready-to-eat and easy-to-heat convenience foods further stimulated the frozen seasoned duck meat segment.

Industry investments and optimized cold-chain logistics strengthened domestic production capabilities, enabling the market to grow despite a gradual decline in imports. Consumer awareness of healthy eating continued to drive demand for nutritious, transparently sourced duck meat, with stricter food safety and labeling regulations reinforcing product quality and consumer trust throughout the period.

Production duck meat and offal in Eastern Asia

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

Eastern Asia's duck meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 4 874 thousand tonnes, showing a modest 4.5% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 56.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 16.0%.

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

Exports duck meat and offal from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Eastern Asia's duck meat and offal exports have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports dropped to 21.3 thousand tonnes, a sharp 31.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 88.9%, averaging an annual decline of 52.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the key markets for Eastern Asia's duck meat and offal exports in volume terms were Asia, not elsewhere specified, which accounted for 60.3% of exports, followed by Tajikistan at 3.0% and Vietnam at 2.1%. Together, these three destinations made up 65.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Eastern Asia's duck meat and offal exports in value terms have declined for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 66.3 million US dollars, down 26.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 82.3%, with an average annual decrease of 43.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, the main markets for Eastern Asia's duck meat and offal exports in value terms were Asia, not elsewhere specified, representing 57.4% of exports, Vietnam at 2.5%, and Tajikistan at 2.0%. Combined, these three accounted for 61.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Eastern Asia's duck meat and offal imports have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 24.3 thousand tonnes, a slight 1.7% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 6.3%, averaging a 2.2% annual decline. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 26.7 thousand tonnes, which saw a 3.2% increase that year. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the import landscape for duck meat and offal in Eastern Asia was diverse. Thailand led with 11.4% of imports in volume, followed by France at 10.6% and Hungary at 6.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 27.9% of total imports, while the remaining 72.1% came from a wide range of other nations.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Eastern Asia's duck meat and offal imports in value terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 103.7 million US dollars, a significant 15.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 6.8%, with an average annual fall of 2.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 131.6 million US dollars, which marked an 18.2% increase that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources for Eastern Asia's duck meat and offal imports in value terms were France, contributing 19.5% of imports, Hungary at 17.4%, and Thailand at 16.0%. Together, these three countries made up 52.9% of total import value.

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

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