Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in Germany entered the period at nearly 70,000 t in 2018, heavily reliant on imports which dominated poultry shipments. A sustained decline in domestic production, noted from earlier comparisons, contributed to a shrinking market volume, falling to 51,909 t by 2020. Price disparities between organic and conventional poultry, with organic duck meat being significantly more expensive, likely influenced consumer demand and purchasing patterns during this contraction.

A temporary resurgence in market size to 57,115 t occurred in 2021, supported by steadily growing global consumption of duck meat and eggs, which bolstered demand. This rebound was short-lived, as the market volume fell again to around 48,250 t in 2022. The market then stabilized near 48,270 t in 2023, with demand exhibiting strong seasonal peaks during winter months, as reported by consumer panels.

Structural preparations for new regulations began with the introduction of a voluntary origin labeling system for unpackaged meat in 2022. This evolved into mandatory origin labeling for fresh, chilled, and frozen unpackaged poultry meat from February 2024, followed by a mandatory five-tier animal husbandry labeling system from July 2024. Concurrently, rising consumer prices for fresh poultry meat and a persistent import surplus for poultry highlighted ongoing cost pressures and import dependency within the sector.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany was among the world's leading producers of fresh or chilled duck meat from 2017 to 2020, ranking 16th globally by production volume.

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

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

Germany's production of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 26 508 tonnes, marking a 22.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 26.4%, with an average annual decline of 9.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 39 000 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production value of fresh or chilled duck meat also declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 73.9 million US dollars, representing an 18.8% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 25.4%, with an average annual decline of 9.3%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 120.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 22.0%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 24.8%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 7 631 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 28.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 50.3%, with an average annual decline of 20.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany traded fresh or chilled duck meat with numerous countries. Even the top three destinations—Czechia, the United Kingdom, and Austria—collectively accounted for only 46.1% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's export value of fresh or chilled duck meat also declined for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 21.3 million US dollars, down 25.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 49.7%, with an average annual decline of 20.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany's fresh or chilled duck meat exports reached many countries. The three largest markets by value—Czechia, Austria, and the United Kingdom—together represented just 47.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 33 033 tonnes, showing a 17.3% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15.4%, with an average annual decline of 5.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 41 955 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France (32.5% of import volume), Poland (26.8%), and Hungary (20.9%) consistently led Germany's import structure for fresh or chilled duck meat. Together, these three countries accounted for 80.2% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's import value of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 126.7 million US dollars, showing a significant 13.4% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 18.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 171.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 10.3%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 at 14.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France (55.9% of import value), Poland (16.8%), and Hungary (12.6%) remained Germany's primary sources for fresh or chilled duck meat imports. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 85.3% of total import value.

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

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