Duck meat and offal market in India

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, India's duck meat market volume increased from 41 549 tonnes to 44 129 tonnes, with production rising from 41 457 tonnes to 44 011 tonnes. This expansion occurred despite noted limitations in government subsidies and financial support for duck meat production, which constrained capital access for small farmers. During this period, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) enforced stricter limits on antibiotic and drug residues in duck meat, strengthening quality assurance and labeling requirements across the industry.

The market stabilized above 44 000 tonnes annually from 2020 onward. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and transport in 2020, temporarily reducing the availability of fresh and frozen duck meat and cutting imports. Subsequently, the expansion of online retail platforms provided smaller producers with direct consumer access, broadening market reach. However, a surge in corn and soybean feed prices in 2022 raised production costs, contributing to a slight dip in output. In 2023, localized outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) necessitated enhanced biosecurity measures on duck farms, temporarily affecting production capacity and helping to keep volumes steady.

In March 2024, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) slashed the basic customs duty on frozen duck meat from 30% to 5%, significantly lowering import costs and creating potential for increased shipments from the United States. Concurrently, FSSAI implemented stricter traceability and labeling standards for duck meat products, mandating production dates, shelf-life information, and imported ingredient details on packaging.

Production duck meat and offal in India

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, India ranked 14th globally in terms of duck meat and offal production volume.

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 India increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, India produced 44 141 tonnes, showing only minor fluctuations compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 13.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.3%.

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

Exports duck meat and offal from India

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 332-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2017. In 2020, India's cross-border shipments of duck meat and offal totaled 1.0 tonne, marking a substantial increase of 469.3% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.2 tonnes, with the largest decline of 99.4% occurring that same year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, duck meat and offal from India were supplied almost exclusively to Vietnam, which accounted for 98.6% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values showed a 53-fold swing between the trough in 2019 and the peak in 2017. In 2020, India's cross-border shipments of duck meat and offal stood at 1.6 thousand US dollars, representing a 129.7% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.7 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 96.7% occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Vietnam dominated the partner structure of exports in value terms, consistently accounting for 95.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to India

Imports in kind, t

India's volume of duck meat and offal imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 38.4 tonnes, down by 67.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 53.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 119.4 tonnes, with the largest increase of 45.9% occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand was the dominant market for imports in kind, taking 75.4% of total flows, while other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values changed by 3.4-fold from the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2020. In 2020, India imported duck meat and offal worth 1.6 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep loss of 70.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 418.8 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 39.7% occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand remained the leading supplier of duck meat and offal to India, accounting for 79.1% of total imports in value terms, while the rest was spread across many other countries.

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

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