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Fresh or chilled duck meat market in ECOWAS

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"ECOWAS" region includes following countries:

Benin

Burkina Faso

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Côte d'Ivoire

Cabo Verde

Liberia

Mali

Niger

Nigeria

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in ECOWAS expanded significantly from 2018 to 2021, with consumption rising from 2 015 tonnes to a peak of 3 180 tonnes. This growth was accompanied by a sharp increase in domestic production, which reached 2 790 tonnes in 2021, and sustained import volumes.

After the 2021 high, the market size contracted by 19% in 2022 to 2 572 tonnes, alongside a drop in production to 2 103 tonnes. A slight recovery followed in 2023, with consumption reaching 2 679 tonnes and production rising to 2 513 tonnes, marking a period of stabilization after the earlier volatility.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in ECOWAS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in ECOWAS in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in ECOWAS

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, ECOWAS produced 1,607 tonnes of fresh or chilled duck meat, marking the lowest output in recent years. Production then rebounded significantly in 2020, reaching 1,910 tonnes—an 18.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 16%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(2.9%)	18.9%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from ECOWAS

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 14.9 tonnes, representing an extraordinary increase of 8,246.6% that year. However, by 2020, exports had plummeted to just 0.4 tonnes—a dramatic 93.9% drop from the previous year. The difference between the highest and lowest export volumes from 2017 to 2018 was substantial, with an 83-fold variation.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8 246.6%	(52.5%)	(93.9%)	34.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and France were the primary buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from ECOWAS, accounting for 94.1% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export values reached their highest point in 2018 at 114,000 US dollars, surging by 3,052.4% that year. By 2020, however, export values had fallen sharply to just 3,000 US dollars—an 89.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The peak-to-bottom ratio from 2018 to 2020 was 42 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 052.4%	(77.6%)	(89.4%)	(9.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy and France continued to be the main buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from ECOWAS in value terms, together representing 95.4% of total exports, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to ECOWAS

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their highest level in 2019 at 957.4 tonnes, which was a 155.3% increase that year. In 2020, imports declined sharply to 485.9 tonnes—a 49.2% drop from the previous year. From the peak in 2019 to the trough in 2017, imports changed by 5.2-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	103.4%	155.3%	(49.2%)	38.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary (27.1% of imports in volume), Ukraine (15.8%), and France (14.0%) were the key sources for imports, together accounting for 56.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After advancing for two years, fresh or chilled duck meat imports into ECOWAS declined. In 2019, import values peaked at 1,262,000 US dollars, rising by 66.9% that year. By 2020, imports had fallen to 738,000 US dollars—a 41.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.6%	66.9%	(41.5%)	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (37.3% of imports in value terms), Spain (20.6%), and Hungary (10.6%) led as the top suppliers of fresh or chilled duck meat to ECOWAS, with their combined share reaching 68.5% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io