Duck meat and offal market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for duck meat and offal in the United Kingdom showed considerable movement from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 34 340 tonnes in 2018, it fell to 28 065 tonnes by 2020, then expanded rapidly to 39 568 tonnes in 2022, and eased slightly to 38 033 tonnes in 2023.

The market's expansion from 2021 was largely attributable to heightened import activity. In 2022, the UK ranked among the leading importers of fresh or chilled duck meat, with imports worth around $9.74 million, primarily from European suppliers such as France and Poland. This influx offset a persistent decline in domestic production. Concurrently, consumer demand increasingly favored fresh duck meat over frozen options, driven by perceptions of superior quality and health benefits.

The market remained robust in 2023, though marginally below the previous year's high. Continued strong imports and steady consumer preference for fresh products sustained the overall volume, in the absence of any significant new regulatory changes or major shifts in production capacity.

Production duck meat and offal in the United Kingdom

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Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the 17th largest producer of duck meat and offal globally.

Top producers of duck meat and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of duck meat and offal, 2018-2021

Duck meat and offal production in the United Kingdom fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, output stood at 21 300 tonnes, marking a 6.2% drop from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 29.9%, with an average annual decrease of 11.2%.

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Exports duck meat and offal from the United Kingdom

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The United Kingdom's exports of duck meat and offal decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, shipments totaled 634 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 85.9% fall compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 92.3%, averaging an annual decline of 57.5%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany were the top destinations for the United Kingdom's duck meat and offal exports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 29.4% of exports, Denmark for 24.1%, and Germany for 22.5%, together making up 76.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of duck meat and offal exports from the United Kingdom declined for the third year running. In 2021, exports were valued at 2 535 thousand US dollars, a steep 76.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value fell by 88.1%, with an average annual drop of 50.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands were the leading markets for the United Kingdom's duck meat and offal exports by value. Denmark represented 33.9% of export value, Germany 24.4%, and the Netherlands 11.5%, collectively contributing 69.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports duck meat and offal to the United Kingdom

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In 2021, the United Kingdom imported 14 768 tonnes of duck meat and offal, a steep 49.6% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 20.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 871 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 19.4%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Ireland were the key sources for the United Kingdom's duck meat and offal imports by volume. Hungary supplied 23.9% of imports, the Netherlands 19.7%, and Ireland 18.7%, together accounting for 62.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of duck meat and offal imports into the United Kingdom showed notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, imports reached 49 584 thousand US dollars, a 75.4% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 28 266 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.4%. Overall, imports peaked in 2021 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands were the top contributors to the United Kingdom's duck meat and offal imports by value. France accounted for 26.9% of import value, Ireland for 19.8%, and the Netherlands for 17.8%, jointly making up 64.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021