Duck meat and offal market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

The duck meat market in Mozambique grew from 3,310 t in 2018 to 3,916 t in 2023, primarily driven by rising domestic production. This expansion was supported by strong government policies to boost poultry farming, including a 23% sector growth in 2018 and the launch of the national FEPRO animal feed brand, which secured high-quality input supply for local producers.

Production increases continued through 2020 and 2021, with the market volume reaching 3,842 t by 2021. The Ministry of Agriculture's ongoing focus on poultry sector development and weekly market monitoring helped maintain this upward trajectory, emphasizing sustainability and food security.

In 2022, official reports highlighted the importance of poultry for the national market, coinciding with stable production and a market volume of 3,830 t. The market reached 3,916 t in 2023, completing a period of steady growth underpinned by state-led initiatives to increase agricultural output.

Production duck meat and offal in Mozambique

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

Mozambique's duck meat and offal production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 548 tonnes, marking a modest gain of 5.1% compared to 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 3 270 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 0.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.7%.

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

Exports duck meat and offal from Mozambique

Exports in kind, kg

Mozambique's duck meat and offal export volume has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 2 860 kilograms, showing a sharp increase of 731.4% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, exports surged by 1 872.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 170.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Togo were the leading destinations for Mozambique's duck meat and offal exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 33.8% of exports, Belgium for 28.9%, and Togo for 14.5%. Together, these three countries represented 77.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Mozambique's duck meat and offal exports in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 12.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 265.5% compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports grew by 3 151.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 219.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany, the Marshall Islands, and Belgium were the top buyers of Mozambique's duck meat and offal in value terms. Germany held a 38.7% share, the Marshall Islands 18.4%, and Belgium 17.4%. Their combined share reached 74.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Mozambique

Imports in kind, kg

Mozambique's duck meat and offal imports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 71 837 kilograms, corresponding to a steep increase of 25.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports expanded by 4 980.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 270.4%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Portugal, Brazil, and Spain were the main sources of duck meat and offal imports to Mozambique in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 34.1% of imports, Brazil for 15.8%, and Spain for 15.2%. Together, they absorbed 65.1% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum reached 140.7 thousand US dollars in 2018, representing a 40-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 56.6 thousand US dollars, down by 34.9% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 38.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 3 883.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, South Africa, and Brazil led the structure of Mozambique's duck meat and offal imports in value terms. Portugal accounted for 70.0% of imports, South Africa for 7.6%, and Brazil for 6.4%. Their combined share represented 84.0% of total import flows.

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

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