Fresh or chilled duck meat market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in MENA opened the period with production of 85,394 tons in 2018, a year that saw infrastructure support from the opening of a new cold storage facility, enhancing supply chain capacity for meat products. Market volume then contracted over the next two years, falling to 59,036 tons by 2020.

A recovery followed in 2021 as market volume rose to 70,021 tons. This increase coincided with global meat market dynamics where slowed beef production in China pressured worldwide meat prices, making alternative proteins like duck more attractive to regional consumers. The market then fell sharply in 2022 to 42,581 tons.

A moderate rebound occurred in 2023, with market volume reaching 45,578 tons. This growth was supported by the expansion of distribution channels in the UAE, particularly during Ramadan, and by increased processing capacity following the acquisition of a poultry plant in Saudi Arabia as part of national food security investments.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in MENA

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

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

Fresh or chilled duck meat production in the MENA region has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 54 865 tonnes, marking a 9.4% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 35.6%, which translates to an annual decline of 13.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 85 394 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 29.1% decrease, while the largest increase was a modest 0.3% in 2018.

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Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from MENA

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The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.4-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, MENA's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat totaled 47 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 69.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was 45 tonnes in 2018, while the maximum was 153 tonnes in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a substantial 239.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan, Tanzania, and the Maldives played notable roles as buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from MENA, though their influence was not dominant. Pakistan accounted for 2.8% of exports in kind, Tanzania for 2.2%, and the Maldives for 1.5%. Together, these three countries made up just 6.5% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

MENA's fresh or chilled duck meat exports have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 608 thousand US dollars' worth of this product, a 54.0% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 49.7%, averaging an annual decline of 20.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 471 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 21.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, MENA's fresh or chilled duck meat exports had a diverse range of buyers. Pakistan contributed 4.5% of exports in value terms, the Maldives 2.7%, and Tanzania 2.4%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 9.5% of total export value, with many other nations holding smaller but still significant shares.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to MENA

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Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations over this period. Imports hit their lowest level in 2017 and reached a peak in 2019, showing a 3.8-fold variation. In 2020, MENA imported a total of fresh or chilled duck meat, which was 72.7% lower than the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 445 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 263.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil remained the primary source for fresh or chilled duck meat imports into MENA, accounting for 81.4% of total imports in kind. The remaining volume was distributed among various other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, fresh or chilled duck meat imports into MENA declined. In 2020, the region imported 12 503 thousand US dollars' worth of this product, a 21.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 8.2%, with an annual decline rate of 2.8%. The highest value was in 2019 at 15 940 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 12.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, Brazil, France, and Turkey were the leading sources for MENA's fresh or chilled duck meat imports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 54.2% of imports, France for 12.1%, and Turkey for 5.2%. Together, these three countries made up 71.5% of total import flows.

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

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