Duck meat and offal market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The duck meat and offal market in Northern America experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 73 698 tons in 2018, market volume declined to 61 767 tons in 2020 before recovering strongly to 77 247 tons by 2023, surpassing the initial level. In value terms, the market shrank from 413.3 million $ in 2018 to 318.8 million $ in 2020, then rebounded sharply to 524.4 million $ in 2023, indicating changing price dynamics alongside volume growth.

The market's expansion in 2023 was supported by two key developments. Automation and technological advancements in poultry meat processing, including robotic systems for deboning and chilling, enhanced production efficiency and reduced costs. At the same time, rising popularity of ethnic cuisines and greater consumer awareness of the nutritional benefits of duck meat stimulated domestic demand. Major market players such as Cargill Inc., Hormel Foods Corporation, and Tyson Foods Inc. contributed to market dynamics through their production and distribution networks.

Underlying these trends were structural improvements in cold chain logistics and packaging technologies, which extended product shelf life and supported the growth of the frozen duck meat segment. The inauguration of new cold storage facilities, along with consumer preference for convenience through processed and ready-to-cook products, further solidified the market's foundation for growth.

Production duck meat and offal in Northern America

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Top producers of duck meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Northern America's duck meat and offal production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production reached 62 195 tonnes, marking a significant 16.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 74 056 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern America's duck meat and offal production value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 322.9 million US dollars, representing a 5.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value dropped by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 416.4 million US dollars. The most substantial decline happened in 2019 at 18.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports duck meat and offal from Northern America

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In 2020, duck meat and offal exports from Northern America totaled 2 413 tonnes, showing a substantial 20.6% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 252 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 037 tonnes. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 34.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in volume terms was highly diversified. Asia (not elsewhere specified) accounted for 8.9% of exports, Japan for 7.6%, and French Polynesia for 3.8%. Together, these three regions represented only 20.3% of total export flows, with the remaining 79.7% distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, duck meat and offal exports from Northern America amounted to 12 527 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 10.4% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 13 978 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 10.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was broad. Asia (not elsewhere specified) represented 8.7% of export value, Japan accounted for 7.5%, and French Polynesia for 2.0%. Combined, these three regions formed only 18.2% of total export flows, with a substantial 81.8% going to many other countries.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Northern America

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Duck meat and offal imports into Northern America declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 1 985 tonnes, representing a moderate 5.6% reduction year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 9.3%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Hungary, France, and Denmark were the key sources for imports in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 55.1% of imports, France for 8.0%, and Denmark for 4.2%. Together, these three countries represented 67.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, duck meat and offal imports into Northern America increased in 2020. Imports reached 8 447 thousand US dollars, marking a slight uptick of 1.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 22.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.0%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 8 324 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, France, and Denmark formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 52.4% of import value, France for 11.4%, and Denmark for 4.4%. Together, these three countries represented 68.2% of total import flows.

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

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