Fresh or chilled duck meat market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in ASEAN saw steady volume growth from 404.7 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 494.2 thousand tons in 2022, before declining to 451.8 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market increased from about $1.8 billion in 2018 to $2.0 billion in 2023, despite a drop to $1.6 billion in 2020.

Product innovation, such as research in Indonesia on improving meat quality through aging and marination with ginger extract, helped enhance the product's appeal and supported market expansion in 2021. Later, the promotion of genetically-superior Itik Pinas ducks in the Philippines aimed to meet demand for higher-quality meat, contributing to the market's shift toward greater value in 2023 even as volume dipped, as better genetics can command premium prices.

By 2024, Vietnam's chilled meat segment grew due to rising health awareness and significant investments in modern processing facilities, while new hygiene regulations required chilled storage below 5°C. Concurrently, the Philippines experienced a surge in duck meat imports, influenced by government tariff policies, leading to a sharp rise in regional imports to 42.8 thousand tons.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh or chilled duck meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh or chilled duck meat, 2017-2020

Fresh or chilled duck meat production in ASEAN has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, ASEAN produced 459.1 thousand tons of fresh or chilled duck meat, marking a 3.1% year-over-year gain. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 407.8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 15.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 9.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of fresh or chilled duck meat in ASEAN was 1 587 million US dollars, representing a 26.3% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 14.2%, translating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 154 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.7%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from ASEAN

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, fresh or chilled duck meat exports from ASEAN reached their lowest point at 3 243 tons, with the largest decline of 47.9% recorded that year. By 2020, exports surged to 8 298 tons, a 155.8% increase from 2019, marking the highest volume. The peak-to-trough ratio between these years was 2.6 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan led as the top buyer of fresh or chilled duck meat from ASEAN, accounting for 51.8% of exports in kind. Hong Kong followed with 6.8%, and China with 2.7%. Together, these three countries made up 61.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. In 2019, the value of fresh or chilled duck meat exports from ASEAN hit its lowest point at 15 687 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 43.9% recorded that year. By 2020, exports rose to 28 686 thousand US dollars, an 82.9% year-over-year increase, reaching the highest value. The peak-to-trough ratio was 1.8 times.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Japan dominated the value of fresh or chilled duck meat exports from ASEAN, holding 71.5% of total flows. Other countries each had significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to ASEAN

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Foreign supplies of fresh or chilled duck meat to ASEAN have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, ASEAN imported approximately 6 642 tons, indicating a 38.6% year-over-year gain. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 90.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 104 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 10.8%. In 2019, imports experienced the biggest increase at 54.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the main supplier of fresh or chilled duck meat to ASEAN, accounting for 45.5% of imports in kind. Ireland followed with 9.4%, and France with 6.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 61.3% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of fresh or chilled duck meat imports into ASEAN reached 18 051 thousand US dollars, which is 34.9% higher compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 35.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 14.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France remained a key partner in imports by value, holding 28.7% of total flows. China followed with 17.6%, and Ireland with 12.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 58.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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