Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh or chilled duck meat market in Northern America began the period with strong production capacity expansions by major companies and sustained consumer demand for its health benefits and superior quality, supporting a market volume of 73,699 t in 2018. While 2019 saw a slight dip to 73,120 t, the market was underpinned by duck meat's growing popularity as a gourmet ingredient and packaging innovations that extended shelf life. A sharp decline to 61,759 t occurred in 2020, coinciding with reported challenges in maintaining consistent quality standards due to variations in farming practices and a shift in consumer demand toward ready-to-cook processed products, which likely reduced focus on the fresh segment.

Market volume recovered steadily from 2021 onward, reaching 77,247 t by 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the introduction of innovative, convenient duck-based products like marinated cuts and pre-seasoned dishes. Significant investments in production and logistics, notably Maple Leaf Farms' $40 million investment in automated systems and smart storage in 2023, enhanced efficiency. Furthermore, rising consumer preference for gourmet, clean-label offerings and the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions supported the expansion of the fresh duck meat market throughout the recovery period.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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 Northern America declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 74 056 tons, but then fell sharply in 2020 to 62 195 tons, marking a significant 16.0% year-over-year contraction. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.9%. The largest increase during this time occurred in 2018, when production rose by 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern America's fresh or chilled duck meat production declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, the value of production peaked at 412.7 million US dollars, but then dropped by 17.4% in 2019. By 2020, output was valued at 322.9 million US dollars, showing a moderate 5.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 4.1%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Northern America exported 2 413 tons of fresh or chilled duck meat, which was 20.6% lower than in 2019. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 2 247 tons, while the peak was in 2019 with 3 037 tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when exports surged by 35.1%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.8%, averaging a 1.2% annual increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for fresh or chilled duck meat from Northern America was highly diversified. The top three markets—Asia (not elsewhere specified) with 8.9%, Japan with 7.4%, and French Polynesia with 3.9%—collectively accounted for just 20.2% of total exports. The remaining 79.8% was spread across a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Northern America's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms fell to 12 524 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a solid 10.4% decline compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 974 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 1.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the value-based export structure for fresh or chilled duck meat from Northern America showed low concentration. The three largest markets—Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 8.8%, Japan at 6.8%, and French Polynesia at 2.1%—together made up only 17.6% of total export value, indicating a broad distribution across many smaller markets.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Fresh or chilled duck meat imports into Northern America declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 1 977 tons, down by 5.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.5%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 9.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary dominated the import structure for fresh or chilled duck meat in Northern America, accounting for 55.2% of imports by volume. France followed with 7.8%, and Denmark with 4.2%. Together, these three countries represented 67.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Northern America's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 243 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Hungary, France, and Denmark remained the key markets for imports of fresh or chilled duck meat into Northern America in value terms. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 67.8% of total import flows.

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

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