Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for fresh or chilled duck meat grew from 423 thousand tons in 2018 to 489 thousand tons in 2019. This upward trend was interrupted in 2020 when market volume fell to 386 thousand tons, a decline primarily driven by temporary production halts and shifts in demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

After recovering to 417 thousand tons in 2021, the market contracted again to 332 thousand tons in 2022. A renewed expansion followed in 2023, with volume reaching 364 thousand tons. This growth was supported by increasing disposable incomes, the expansion of modern retail formats, and the sector's gradual recovery from earlier avian flu disruptions, alongside innovations in farming and processing techniques.

Entering 2024, market dynamics continued to be shaped by a reduction in the epizootic risk of avian influenza to 'negligible' in France, allowing for more stable production. French duck meat consumption saw a significant surge, driven by growing consumer focus on animal welfare and preference for local, high-quality products. Product innovation also advanced, with new ready-to-cook and marinated duck meat segments emerging to meet demand for convenience.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Europe

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

Europe's production of fresh or chilled duck meat saw growth for two years before declining. In 2019, output peaked at 499.0 thousand tonnes, but then fell sharply in 2020 to 411.4 thousand tonnes, marking a 17.6% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5%, averaging an annual decline of 1.7%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe 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 Europe declined. In 2019, output reached its highest point at 3 299 million US dollars, but in 2020, it dropped to 2 679 million US dollars, an 18.8% decrease from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, overall production value increased by 16.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019, with a 20.5% rise.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat fell for the second year in a row. In 2018, shipments peaked at 136.5 thousand tonnes, but then dropped by 26.5% in 2019 and further declined to 79.4 thousand tonnes in 2020, a 20.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 39%, with an average annual decline of 15.2%. The largest increase was in 2018, at 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated Europe's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat. Hong Kong accounted for 4.8% of exports by volume, Japan for 1.2%, and Switzerland for 1.1%, together making up just 7.0% of total exports. The remaining 93.0% was spread across numerous smaller partners, each with modest individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of Europe's fresh or chilled duck meat exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest level at 799.1 million US dollars, but fell to 517.3 million US dollars in 2020, a 22.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 25%, with an average annual decline of 9.2%. The largest increase was in 2018, at 15.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong, Japan, and Switzerland were key buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from Europe, accounting for 3.8%, 3.4%, and 2.2% of export value, respectively. However, their combined share was only 9.4% of total exports, with the remaining 90.6% distributed among many other trading partners.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat decreased for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports peaked at 92.1 thousand tonnes, but then fell to 54.1 thousand tonnes in 2020, a sharp 40.0% decline from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import volume dropped by 40.3%, with an average annual decrease of 15.8%. The largest increase was in 2018, at 1.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, China was the primary source for Europe's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat by volume, holding a 0.7% share of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat by value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest point at 659.5 million US dollars, but dropped in 2020, with a 17.9% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 27%, averaging an annual decline of 10.0%. The largest decrease was in 2019, at 19.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China accounted for the largest share of Europe's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat by value, making up 0.8% of total imports.

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

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