Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for fresh or chilled duck meat in Eastern Europe increased from 80 thousand tons to 131.6 thousand tons in 2019, then declined to 103.9 thousand tons in 2020. The surge in 2019 was partly driven by a significant rise in imports, which grew by 20% to 15.7 thousand tons. In 2020, despite the contraction, the market saw the entry of a new producer – ‘Novye Utinye Fermy’ (New Duck Farms) created by the Damate group, which resumed operations at the Donstar facility.

The market recovered to 120.5 thousand tons in 2021 as production jumped by 27% to 192.5 thousand tons, supported by strengthened exports to Saudi Arabia, China, Kazakhstan, and Angola. However, in 2022, market volume dropped to 93.4 thousand tons due to changes in international trade relations that affected global supply chains. By 2023, the market expanded again to 108.8 thousand tons, fueled by continued production growth and steady demand in this niche segment.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Eastern Europe (including Northern 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

Fresh or chilled duck meat production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 196.8 thousand tons, but then fell by 23.1% to 151.4 thousand tons in 2020. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 17.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production jumped by 30.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of fresh or chilled duck meat production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2019, production value peaked at 676.6 million US dollars, but then dropped by 23.0% to 521.1 million US dollars in 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 5.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when the value rose by 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Fresh or chilled duck meat exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest level at 84 280 tons, but then fell to 60 084 tons in 2020, representing a 25.7% decrease compared to 2019. The most substantial year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when exports grew by 37.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were among the largest buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), accounting for 25.4%, 15.1%, and 7.8% of exports in kind, respectively. However, even combined, these three countries represented just 48.3% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)'s fresh or chilled duck meat exports declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, export value peaked at 352.9 million US dollars, but then dropped to 206.8 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 25.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21%, which equates to an average annual decline of 7.5%. The largest year-on-year increase was in 2018, when export value rose by 34.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Belgium were the three largest markets for fresh or chilled duck meat exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms. Together, they accounted for 52.7% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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After two years of growth, fresh or chilled duck meat imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2019, imports reached their highest point at 15 657 tons, but then fell by 19.1% to 12 662 tons in 2020. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when imports grew by 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Denmark were the largest suppliers of fresh or chilled duck meat to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, accounting for 13.7%, 5.2%, and 1.3% of imports, respectively. However, their combined share was only 20.3% of total imports, reflecting a broad base of smaller partners.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Fresh or chilled duck meat imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, import value peaked at 62.9 million US dollars, but then dropped to 51.1 million US dollars in 2020, representing a 13.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports actually increased by 3.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when import value rose by 27.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Belgium played notable roles as suppliers of fresh or chilled duck meat to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms, accounting for 11.5%, 9.0%, and 2.4% of imports, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 22.9% of total imports, indicating they were not dominant in the market.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020