Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Singapore

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in Singapore contracted between 2019 and 2020. In 2019, heightened environmental considerations regarding the greenhouse gas emissions from air-freighted chilled meats led some importers to favor frozen alternatives, reducing the volume of chilled duck meat traded. The following year, Singapore's landmark approval for the sale of lab-grown chicken meat in December 2020 introduced a novel alternative protein, further dampening consumer demand for conventional poultry products like duck. Consequently, the market volume fell from 6 521 t in 2018 to 5 437 t in 2020, with its value declining from 18.4 million $ to 15.7 million $.

A recovery commenced in 2021, with market volume rebounding to 6 293 t and continuing to grow to 6 468 t by 2023. The market value saw an even stronger increase, reaching 23.7 million $ in 2023. This expansion was supported by strategic efforts to enhance supply resilience. The Singapore Food Agency's push to diversify import sources, reaching 187 countries and regions, improved the security and stability of poultry supplies, including duck meat. Initiatives like the expanded Farm-to-Table Recognition Programme also encouraged local sourcing and consumer support for domestic farms. Furthermore, Malaysia's 2022 export ban on chicken products underscored the risks of reliance on single sources, prompting importers to secure alternative supplies for poultry, which benefited duck meat availability.

Regulatory and consumer trends continued to shape the market landscape. In 2024, the SFA approved Portugal as a new source for meat imports and revised permit fees for chilled meat imports, streamlining market access. The introduction of the Food Safety and Security Bill aimed to consolidate food import regulations, providing greater flexibility. The regulatory definition of poultry was officially updated to include duck, clarifying its scope. Concurrently, evolving consumer preferences towards premium, organic, and fresh foods, alongside growing interest in plant-based and lab-grown meat alternatives, presented both opportunities and challenges for the traditional fresh duck meat segment.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Singapore

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

Singapore's production of fresh or chilled duck meat has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 991 tonnes, marking an 8.3% year-on-year decrease. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 4 462 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 4.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of decline, Singapore's production of fresh or chilled duck meat saw a slight uptick in value. In 2020, output was valued at 10 140 thousand US dollars, a modest 1.0% rise from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 9.8%, translating to an average annual drop of 3.4%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 10 036 thousand US dollars, with the steepest decline occurring in 2018 at 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Singapore in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Singapore

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Singapore exported 413 tonnes of fresh or chilled duck meat, down 5.5% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 28.8%, averaging an annual decrease of 10.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 383 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 34.0%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase at 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia and Indonesia were the top buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from Singapore, together accounting for 86.8% of total exports by volume, with other countries making up the rest.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Singapore's export value of fresh or chilled duck meat increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 050 thousand US dollars, up 4.0% from 2019. Despite this recent growth, exports dropped by 31.5% over the 2017-2020 period, with an average annual decline of 11.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 906 thousand US dollars, which saw the sharpest fall of 40.9%, while 2019 had the largest increase at 11.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Maldives were the leading destinations for Singapore's fresh or chilled duck meat exports by value. Malaysia accounted for 48.0%, Indonesia for 30.4%, and the Maldives for 6.1%, together making up 84.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Singapore

Imports in kind, t

Singapore's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 1 859 tonnes, a 7.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 8.8%, with an average annual drop of 3.0%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 2 442 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 19.9%. The steepest decline occurred in 2019 at 18.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Ireland, and China were the main sources of fresh or chilled duck meat imports to Singapore by volume. Malaysia contributed 44.8%, Ireland 22.7%, and China 15.6%, collectively accounting for 83.1% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Singapore's import value of fresh or chilled duck meat fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 598 thousand US dollars, a moderate 9.7% decline from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 15.1%, averaging an annual drop of 5.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 8 766 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 12.7%. The biggest decline happened in 2019 at 16.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, France, Malaysia, and Ireland were the primary sources for Singapore's fresh or chilled duck meat imports by value. France made up 30.3%, Malaysia 25.8%, and Ireland 24.1%, together representing 80.2% of total import value.

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

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