Duck meat and offal market in Sri Lanka

Earlier Report Observations

The duck meat and offal market in Sri Lanka grew in 2018, supported by an expansion in the number of producing animals and higher average yield, alongside rising urban demand for processed meat products. This expansion was interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and consumption, leading to a contracted market volume despite increased production. The market stabilized in 2021 as a significant 41% rise in yield helped maintain production levels.

Structural limitations in slaughterhouse infrastructure and a modest 2% dip in yield contributed to a market decline in 2022. Recovery followed in 2023, driven by increasing consumer demand for value-added and processed meat products, which stimulated production. Throughout this period, the sector grappled with persistent bottlenecks in meat processing and supply chain efficiency.

By 2024, the sector was adapting to new food labeling and advertising regulations, while private players like the Damate Group reported increased duck meat output. Sri Lanka achieved self-sufficiency in poultry meat and egg production, with growing exports, though modernization of slaughter facilities remained a key challenge for future competitiveness.

Production duck meat and offal in Sri Lanka

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of duck meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Sri Lanka produced 19 540 kg of duck meat and offal, marking an 18.0% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.2%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Exports duck meat and offal from Sri Lanka

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 94 kg, which was a sharp 76.9% decrease from the previous year. In contrast, the highest level was recorded in 2017, with a 7.6-fold difference between these two years. The largest increase happened in 2019, rising by 47.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, all of Sri Lanka's duck meat and offal exports in kind were directed to the Maldives, making this market overwhelmingly dominant with a 100.0% share.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Sri Lanka's duck meat and offal exports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1 099 US dollars, representing a steep 47.4% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 76.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -38.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 5 175 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 59.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, up by 10.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Maldives remained the almost exclusive buyer of duck meat and offal from Sri Lanka in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total exports.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Sri Lanka

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Sri Lanka imported approximately 14 244 kg of duck meat and offal, which was a dramatic 55.2% fall compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 58.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 67.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Australia, and Malaysia were the principal suppliers of duck meat and offal to Sri Lanka in kind. The United States accounted for 41.1% of imports, Australia for 29.2%, and Malaysia for 11.4%, together making up 81.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Sri Lanka's duck meat and offal import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 22 773 US dollars, a 69.6% reduction year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 74.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -36.8%.

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

In 2017-2020, Australia, the United States, and Singapore consistently remained the main sources for imports in value terms. Australia held a 35.9% share, the United States 32.8%, and Singapore 19.3%, collectively accounting for 88.1% of total import flows.

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

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