Fresh or chilled duck meat market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in France showed initial expansion, rising from 200.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 204.6 thousand tons in 2019. This was followed by a downward trend, with the market volume falling to 177.3 thousand tons in 2020 and 163.4 thousand tons in 2021.

A severe contraction to 117.0 thousand tons occurred in 2022. The market then recovered to 133.7 thousand tons in 2023, a turnaround supported by the official lowering of the avian influenza epizootic risk to 'negligible' in metropolitan France, which helped stabilize production and restore sector activity.

By 2024, industry reports indicated a powerful resurgence in duck meat consumption, with volume growth of 59.2% driven by heightened consumer awareness of animal welfare and strong regional preferences. The market dynamics were further strengthened by innovations in product offerings and the expansion of online sales and modern retail formats.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in France

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

France was one of the world's top producers of fresh or chilled duck meat from 2017 to 2020, ranking second globally by production volume during this period.

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

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

France's production of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 192.0 thousand tons, down 12.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 8.9%, averaging an annual decrease of 3.1%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 225.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of fresh or chilled duck meat production in France was 1,357 million US dollars, a 10.9% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 1,339 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 1,523 million US dollars, marking the largest annual increase of 13.7%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from France

Exports in kind, t

France's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 27,563 tons, a 13.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 19%, with an annualized decline of 6.8%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 42,892 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 26.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the steepest decline of 25.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hong Kong, and Denmark were the main destinations for France's fresh or chilled duck meat exports by volume. Germany accounted for 36.1% of exports, Hong Kong for 12.1%, and Denmark for 6.9%, together making up 55.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

France's export value of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 194.8 million US dollars, down 12.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 17.3%, averaging an annual decrease of 6.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 255.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.4%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a 12.8% decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Spain were the top markets for France's fresh or chilled duck meat exports by value, collectively representing 50.8% of total export revenue.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to France

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France's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 13,200 tons, a 27.0% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 27%, with an annualized decline of 10.0%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 18,081 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 2.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland were the leading sources for France's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat by volume. Bulgaria accounted for 39.4% of imports, Hungary for 18.7%, and Poland for 11.3%, together comprising 69.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

France's import value of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 70.5 million US dollars, down 20.9% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value dropped by 39.1%, averaging an annual decrease of 15.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 129.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 31.1% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Belgium were the principal sources for France's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat by value. Bulgaria accounted for 52.6% of imports, Hungary for 19.8%, and Belgium for 7.7%, together making up 80.0% of total import value.

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

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