Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in Thailand showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Domestic production and total market volume surged in 2019, reaching 86 078 metric tons and 83 509 metric tons respectively. After a significant contraction in 2020, the market rebounded strongly in 2021, with production exceeding 90 000 metric tons and market volume climbing to 84 128 metric tons. Growth nearly stalled in 2022 before a sharp decline occurred in 2023.

The market volume fell by 18% to 69 587 metric tons in 2023, accompanied by a drop in production to 76 815 metric tons. This downturn aligned with a rise in raw material prices for duck meat during 2023, driven by increased feed and energy costs that elevated production expenses. During this period, the market continued to develop through the expansion of online retail and delivery channels for fresh duck and a greater focus on value-added, portioned, and processed products like frozen ground duck to cater to consumer and restaurant demand. For 2024, available trade data indicated exports of 7 868 metric tons against minimal imports.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Thailand ranked as the 6th largest producer of fresh or chilled duck meat from 2017 to 2020.

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

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

After increasing for two consecutive years, Thailand's production of fresh or chilled duck meat declined in 2020. That year, the country produced 75 627 tonnes, marking a 12.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 17.7%, which translates to an average annual rate of 5.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 86 078 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 16.8%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Thailand

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The export market for fresh or chilled duck meat from Thailand showed significant volatility during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 6 351 tonnes and hit their lowest point in 2019 at 2 625 tonnes, resulting in a 2.4-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, exports rebounded to 6 248 tonnes, representing a substantial 138.0% increase compared to 2019. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 58.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the dominant buyer of fresh or chilled duck meat from Thailand, accounting for 76.2% of total exports by volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Thailand exported fresh or chilled duck meat worth 18 271 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 45.0% year-on-year increase. However, over the 2017-2020 period, total exports decreased by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 603 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 21 787 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 42.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was by far the primary destination for Thailand's fresh or chilled duck meat exports in value terms, accounting for 96.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Thailand

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Thailand's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat displayed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018 at 132 tonnes, showing a 4.6-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports rose to 115 tonnes, up 104.1% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 57.2%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2018 at 356.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Thailand's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat by volume were highly concentrated, with Hungary and France together accounting for 100.0% of total flows, leaving minimal shares for other partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Thailand's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms experienced noticeable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018 at 2 265 thousand US dollars, resulting in a 9-fold variation. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 757 thousand US dollars, marking a 95.5% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 60.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 797.0%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Hungary and France were the dominant suppliers of fresh or chilled duck meat to Thailand in value terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total imports, with other destinations contributing negligible shares.

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

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