Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled duck meat in Canada experienced periodic fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 10 743 t in 2018, consumption dipped to 10 141 t the following year before recovering to 10 551 t in 2020. A subsequent decline brought the market to 10 044 t in 2021, but two consecutive years of growth followed, reaching 10 582 t in 2022 and climbing to 11 338 t in 2023.

Domestic production of duck meat remained relatively stable throughout the period, increasing modestly from 9 844 t in 2018 to 10 159 t in 2023. Imports, which supplemented local supply, varied from a high of 2 123 t in 2018 to a low of 1 428 t in 2022, before partly recovering to 1 959 t in 2023. Exports showed a notable downward trend after 2021, falling from 1 745 t that year to 900 t in 2022 and 780 t in 2023.

The peak market volume in 2023, at 11 338 t, represented a 7.1% increase over the previous year and was the highest level recorded in the six-year period. This rise coincided with a contraction in export activity and a slight rebound in import volumes, while domestic production held steady above 10 000 t.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Canada ranked as the 24th largest producer of fresh or chilled duck meat from 2017 to 2020.

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

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

Canada's production of fresh or chilled duck meat grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 10 136 tonnes, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Canada

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada exported 1 438 tonnes of fresh or chilled duck meat, down 17.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 32.7%, with an average annual decline of 12.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 224 tonnes. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, with a 42.7% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 42.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Canada's export structure in volume terms, accounting for 75.1% of total shipments, with numerous smaller partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Canada's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms reached 12 524 thousand US dollars, showing a significant decline of 10.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 974 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the leading market for Canada's exports in value terms, capturing 79.9% of total flows, while other countries collectively held the remaining share.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Canada's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 1 853 tonnes, a slight decrease of 1.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 21.9%, equating to an average annual reduction of 7.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and the United States were the main sources for Canada's imports in volume terms, together accounting for 89.8% of total flows, with other partners each contributing significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Canada's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value amounted to 7 711 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and the United States accounted for 87.5% of Canada's total import value, with the rest distributed among other destinations, each with minor contributions.

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

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