Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Sri Lanka

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2019 and 2020, the market for fresh or chilled duck meat in Sri Lanka experienced significant volatility. In 2019, market volume expanded by 35% to 47 915 kg, largely driven by a surge in imports. The following year, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted poultry sector trade and logistics, causing imports to plummet by 55% and pulling total market volume down by 30% to 33 690 kg, despite an 18% increase in domestic production.

Market volume stabilized around 33 600 kg in 2021 as a 41% rise in domestic duck meat output offset continued lower import levels. Draft regulations for mycotoxins and heavy metals in food products signaled a move towards stricter safety standards. In 2022, the announcement of new Food Labeling and Advertising Regulations, scheduled for future implementation, introduced a period of adjustment. Coupled with a notable rise in exports, this contributed to a 32% contraction in domestic market volume to 22 738 kg.

The market rebounded by 21% to 27 620 kg in 2023, supported by industry efforts to improve packaging methods and promote processed meat products, which stimulated demand. By 2024, the new labeling rules had come into force, and consumer preferences were shifting towards ready-to-cook and value-added duck meat products. These developments, alongside government initiatives to achieve poultry self-sufficiency, shaped the market's evolution in the latter part of the period.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Sri Lanka

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

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

In 2020, Sri Lanka produced 19,540 kg of fresh or chilled duck meat, marking an 18.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The only decline during this time occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Sri Lanka

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed significant volatility during these years. The highest level was recorded in 2017, while the lowest came in 2020, with a 7.6-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Sri Lanka exported just 94 kg of fresh or chilled duck meat, representing a sharp 76.9% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when exports grew by 53.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka's exports of fresh or chilled duck meat were entirely concentrated on a single market. The Maldives accounted for 100.0% of all export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Fresh or chilled duck meat exports from Sri Lanka declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The country exported $1,099 worth of duck meat that year, representing a 47.4% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export values fell by 76.6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 38.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $4,803. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 56.5% drop, while the largest increase came in 2018 with 2.4% growth.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, virtually all export value of fresh or chilled duck meat from Sri Lanka was associated with a single destination. The Maldives accounted for 100.0% of total export value flows.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Sri Lanka

Imports in kind, kg

Sri Lanka imported fresh or chilled duck meat in 2020, though the exact volume isn't specified in the data. This represented a 55.2% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes declined by 58.7%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 25.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when imports grew by 67.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat were dominated by three key suppliers. The United States accounted for 41.2% of import volume, Australia for 29.2%, and Malaysia for 11.4%. Together, these three countries represented 81.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The value of fresh or chilled duck meat imports to Sri Lanka declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to $22,773 that year, representing a 69.5% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import values fell by 74.0%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 36.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $88,555. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with 0.9% growth.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Sri Lanka's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms were concentrated among three main suppliers. Australia accounted for 36.3% of import value, the United States for 33.2%, and Singapore for 19.5%. Together, these three markets represented 89.0% of total import flows.

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

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