Duck meat and offal market in Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

The duck meat and offal market in Thailand exhibited notable volatility from 2018 to 2020. The market volume was 68,844 tons in 2018, a year marked by regulatory developments including new licensing requirements for meat sales and advancements in processing technology. It then surged by over 21% to 83,509 tons in 2019. However, this expansion was reversed in 2020 when the volume fell to 69,534 tons.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market growing to 84,173 tons. This rebound was supported by significant investments in new frozen product lines and enhancements in packaging and labeling to meet consumer demand for convenience and safety. The market stabilized at 84,879 tons in 2022, a year characterized by the entry of new players into the frozen food segment and the continued tightening of food safety and labeling standards. By 2023, however, market volume had decreased to 69,618 tons.

Production duck meat and offal in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand held the sixth position globally in the production of duck meat and offal.

Top producers of duck meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Following two years of growth, Thailand's production of duck meat and offal declined. In 2020, production totaled 75 627 tonnes, representing a significant year-over-year decrease of 12.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production increased by 17.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 86 078 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 16.8%.

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

Exports duck meat and offal from Thailand

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 625 tonnes, while the maximum was reached in 2018 at 6 352 tonnes, resulting in a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from Thailand totaled 6 248 tonnes, marking a sharp year-over-year increase of 138.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 58.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Japan was the central partner for Thailand's exports in volume terms, accounting for 76.2% of total flows, with other markets forming a less significant portion.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Thailand exported 18 271 thousand US dollars worth of duck meat and offal in 2020, up 45.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall exports decreased by 6.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 12 603 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 21 788 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 42.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Japan alone responsible for 96.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Thailand

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Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 60.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 382.6%. In 2020, Thailand's imports of duck meat and offal totaled 155 tonnes, reflecting a sharp year-over-year rise of 174.2%. The span from 2017 to 2020 showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 5.2 times.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Hungary and France were the dominant sources for Thailand's imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total flows, with the remaining volume distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while volumes peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 9.3 times between these years. In 2020, Thailand's imports of duck meat and offal were recorded at 2 564 thousand US dollars, up 185.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was in 2018 at 2 609 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 65.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 828.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and France dominated Thailand's imports in value terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows, with other destinations making smaller individual contributions.

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

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