Duck meat and offal market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The US duck meat market volume grew from 61 281 t in 2018 to 62 328 t in 2019, then dropped sharply to 50 239 t in 2020. Over the following three years, it recovered steadily, reaching 59 083 t in 2022 and 61 916 t in 2023, nearly matching the pre-drop level. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, rising from $215.3 million in 2018 to $220.7 million in 2019, falling to $166.1 million in 2020, and then climbing to $239.8 million in 2023, though the 2023 value remained below the 2022 peak of $262.4 million.

By 2024, market developments included advancements in cold-storage logistics and preservation technologies, which improved supply stability and reduced spoilage. The introduction of value-added products like pre-marinated cuts and ready-to-eat options catered to convenience trends, while reduced import tariffs in countries such as India, which cut its duty on frozen duck meat from 30% to 5%, created new export opportunities for US producers. Consumer preference continued to shift toward fresh, natural products perceived as healthier, and distribution networks expanded through online retail and specialty stores.

Production duck meat and offal in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked 11th globally in duck meat and offal production.

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, duck meat and offal production in the United States declined. In 2020, production reached 52 059 tonnes, representing a significant 18.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.1%. The peak production occurred in 2019 at 64 049 tonnes, while the largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of expansion, the value of duck meat and offal production in the United States contracted. In 2020, production was valued at 164.4 million US dollars, marking a substantial 25.0% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 8.1%, with a CAGR of -2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 219.2 million US dollars, and the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 21.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports duck meat and offal from the United States

Exports in kind, t

The United States experienced a third consecutive year of declining duck meat and offal export volumes. In 2020, exports totaled 2 915 tonnes, reflecting a 9.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 48.9%, with a CAGR of -20.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico (27.7% of export volume), Canada (22.4%), and the Dominican Republic (10.3%) were the leading buyers of US duck meat and offal, collectively accounting for 60.4% of total export volume.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of US duck meat and offal exports declined for the third straight year. In 2020, exports amounted to 9 208 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a sharp 16.7% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 45.1%, with an annualized rate of -18.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, Mexico (29.4% of export value), Canada (22.1%), and the Dominican Republic (7.9%) were the primary buyers of US duck meat and offal in value terms, together representing 59.4% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports duck meat and offal to the United States

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the United States imported 1 095 tonnes of duck meat and offal, which was 27.5% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.2%, with an annualized rate of -8.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 915 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 510 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 35.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 65.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017-2020, Canada dominated US duck meat and offal imports by volume, consistently representing 99.8% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, US duck meat and offal imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 10 857 thousand US dollars, down 13.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 36.9%, with an annualized rate of 11.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 12 613 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 34.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, duck meat and offal imports to the United States were almost exclusively sourced from Canada, which accounted for 99.7% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020