Duck meat and offal market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the duck meat market volume in Western Europe remained stable, with a slight increase to 274 thousand tonnes in 2019. This was supported by traditional duck farming methods in Southwestern France, using whole-grain corn feeding to ensure product quality, as well as the growth of online sales and chilled vacuum-packed delivery, which expanded consumer access to fresh products.

Starting in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and reduced consumption, leading to a drop in market volume to 234.7 thousand tonnes. Then, the outbreak of avian flu in 2021 and its continuation in 2022 caused a significant reduction in duck meat production as the disease affected duck flocks. This, along with high costs and shifting consumer preferences, drove the market volume down sharply to 158 thousand tonnes in 2022.

In 2023, the market volume showed recovery, rising to 184.5 thousand tonnes, with production increasing to 159.8 thousand tonnes, indicating a gradual overcoming of the avian flu impacts.

Production duck meat and offal in Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of duck meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Duck meat and offal production in Western Europe has declined for the third year in a row. In 2019, production stood at 253.5 K t, but by 2020 it had dropped to 219.3 K t, marking a 13.5% decrease. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 17.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of duck meat and offal production in Western Europe was 1 653 M $ US, showing a modest decline of 9.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value actually increased by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 557 M $ US, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 1 817 M $ US. The most significant increase happened in 2019, with a jump of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports duck meat and offal from Western Europe

Exports in kind, t

Duck meat and offal exports from Western Europe have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 37 801 t, down 21.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 45.1%, averaging an 18.1% annual decline. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 69 971 t. The largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 30.9% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 1.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, duck meat and offal exports from Western Europe were spread across numerous partner countries. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom (8.7% of exports), Spain (8.4%), and Hong Kong (7.2%)—together accounted for just 24.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Duck meat and offal exports from Western Europe have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 285.0 M $ US, reflecting a significant decrease of 17.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 30.1%, with an average annual decline of 11.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 411.9 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, duck meat and offal from Western Europe was exported to many countries. Even the largest markets—Spain, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong—combined represented only 21.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports duck meat and offal to Western Europe

Imports in kind, t

Duck meat and offal imports into Western Europe have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 53 226 t, down 22.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 25.3%, averaging a 9.2% annual decline. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 75 976 t, and the largest increase occurred that year at 6.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Hungary (22.6% of imports), Poland (17.5%), and Bulgaria (12.7%) were the leading suppliers of duck meat and offal to Western Europe, together accounting for 52.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Duck meat and offal imports into Western Europe have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 297.6 M $ US, showing a substantial drop of 16.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 29.9%, with a compound annual decline of 11.2%. The peak value was in 2018 at 463.3 M $ US. The largest decline happened in 2019 with a 23.1% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, duck meat and offal imports into Western Europe came from many different markets. Even the top suppliers—Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland—together made up only 47.7% of total import value.

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

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