Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Malaysia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in Malaysia remained stable in volume from 2018 to 2019, with production around 66 thousand tons each year. In 2020, market volume jumped to 72.1 thousand tons as the government implemented programs to overcome food supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting domestic production to ensure availability.

After the 2020 peak, production and market volume gradually declined, reaching 64.8 thousand tons by 2023. However, the market value rose consistently, from $159.2 million in 2018 to $237.3 million in 2023. This increase in value coincided with tighter food safety and labeling regulations enforced by the Ministry of Health and a shift in consumer preferences toward higher-quality, nutritious meat products. The exposure of a frozen meat cartel using fake halal logos in 2021 further highlighted stricter industry controls.

New market segments emerged, such as cultured meat, with local companies investing RM20 million in production facilities expected to launch by 2025. The government also extended tax incentives for food production projects until 2025 to reduce import reliance and enhance food security.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Malaysia ranked 8th globally in fresh or chilled duck meat production from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of fresh or chilled duck meat, 2018-2021

World map of production of fresh or chilled duck meat, 2018-2021

Fresh or chilled duck meat production in Malaysia declined after two years of growth. In 2021, production reached 69 762 tonnes, a 5.9% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 5.5%, averaging 1.8% annually. The highest production was recorded in 2020 at 74 161 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 12.0% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Malaysia's fresh or chilled duck meat production value declined following two years of increase. In 2021, output was valued at 180.0 million US dollars, down 2.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The peak value was 184.0 million US dollars in 2020, while the largest annual increase of 9.3% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Malaysia

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Fresh or chilled duck meat exports from Malaysia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Malaysia exported 2 840 tonnes, a dramatic 38.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 39.9%, with an 11.9% compound annual growth rate. The lowest export volume was 1 635 tonnes in 2019, which also saw the largest decline of 19.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates were the main destinations for Malaysia's fresh or chilled duck meat exports, accounting for 78.8% of total export volume. Singapore led with 45.8%, followed by Japan at 20.0%, and the United Arab Emirates at 13.0%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Malaysia's fresh or chilled duck meat export value increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 7 326 thousand US dollars, up 43.9% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value rose by 45.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%. The lowest value was 4 418 thousand US dollars in 2019, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates dominated Malaysia's fresh or chilled duck meat export markets by value, together representing 84.8% of total exports. Singapore accounted for 38.9%, Japan for 32.3%, and the United Arab Emirates for 13.6%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Malaysia

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The market showed volatility during the observed period. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest in 2020, with a 1 762-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports to Malaysia reached 10 tonnes, a sharp increase of 6,880.7% from the previous year. The minimum volume was 0.1 tonnes in 2020, while the largest decline of 99.3% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia's fresh or chilled duck meat import sources were highly concentrated, with China alone responsible for 95.2% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations over the period. There was an 838-fold variation between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2021, imports to Malaysia amounted to 30 thousand US dollars, a significant increase of 5,146.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was 1 thousand US dollars in 2020, and the largest decline of 99.0% was recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, fresh or chilled duck meat imports to Malaysia were almost exclusively supplied by China, which accounted for 91.8% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021