Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Production of fresh or chilled duck meat in Asia began a rapid climb from 2018 as the industry shifted toward scaled and standardized farming with the introduction of biosecurity systems. Breed optimization, particularly the adoption of white-feathered meat ducks, shortened rearing cycles and boosted yields, driving output up sharply from 3.8 million t in 2018 to 5.2 million t in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 created supply chain disruption risks, but the sector strengthened upstream-downstream collaboration, while the application of cold-chain logistics and low-temperature processing improved product quality and shelf life, supporting further production growth to 5.4 million t.

Growth continued in 2021, albeit at a slower pace of 1%, aided by rising consumer demand for low-fat, high-protein duck products due to increasing health awareness. Output accelerated again in 2022, expanding by 10% to 6.1 million t, alongside industry efforts to promote green and food-safe farming practices. By 2023, a drop in feed costs improved slaughter profitability, encouraging another rise in production to 6.4 million t despite an oversupply of ducklings that put downward pressure on prices.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Asia

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

Asia's production of fresh or chilled duck meat has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 5 448 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 4.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 47%, which translates to an annual growth rate of 13.7%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 256 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 133 times. In 2020, Asia's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat reached 25 127 tonnes, representing a dramatic year-over-year increase of 1,900.5%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 97.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, was the leading buyer of fresh or chilled duck meat from Asia, accounting for 3.2% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 96.0 million US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 2.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 76%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 37.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, held the largest share in export value, making up 3.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Asia

Imports in kind, t

Asia's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 30 112 tonnes, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 12.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 77.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in volume terms was highly diversified. France (7.9% of imports), Brazil (5.3%), and Hungary (2.2%) together accounted for only 15.4% of total flows, while the remaining 84.6% was spread across a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 136.2 million US dollars, down by 12.6% from the previous year. The highest value was in 2018 at 166.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.3%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 3.3%, equating to an annualized decrease of 1.1%.

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

The import structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diverse set of trading partners. France (19.2% of imports), Hungary (8.1%), and Brazil (5.2%) collectively represented only 32.4% of total flows, with the remaining 67.6% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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