Fresh or chilled duck meat market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled duck meat in the Philippines declined steadily from 23 270 tons in 2018 to 19 851 tons in 2022, a reduction of nearly 15% over four years. During this period, the industry was characterized by small-scale backyard farming, which accounted for over 80% of duck production, facing challenges such as high feed costs, seasonal demand, and lack of processing standards.

In 2023, the market rebounded to 20 774 tons, growing by 4.6% year-on-year. This recovery was supported by the Department of Agriculture's National Livestock Program, which strengthened disease control and genetic improvement, and by the expansion of local farms like EJG Mighty Duck Farm in Laguna, which tripled its production capacity with backing from the Development Bank of the Philippines.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines ranked as the 18th largest producer of fresh or chilled duck meat globally.

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 Philippines declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 22 161 tons. This represented a 1.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from the Philippines

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, the Philippines exported 33.5 tons of fresh or chilled duck meat, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports surged by 148 500.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1 041.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, virtually all fresh or chilled duck meat exports from the Philippines went to Japan, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, the value of fresh or chilled duck meat exports from the Philippines totaled 104.6 thousand US dollars, with negligible variation compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, export values increased by 29 781.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 568.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Japan was the destination for nearly all fresh or chilled duck meat exports from the Philippines in value terms, holding a 100.0% share of total export flows.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, fresh or chilled duck meat import volumes into the Philippines declined in 2020. The country imported 62.4 tons that year, marking a sharp decrease of 63.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 52.8%, with an annualized decline rate of 22.2%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 172.4 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 25.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the leading source of fresh or chilled duck meat imports into the Philippines, accounting for 73.3% of total import volumes, with the remainder distributed among other partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of fresh or chilled duck meat imports into the Philippines declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 300.6 thousand US dollars, which was 43.9% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import values decreased by 39.2%, with an annualized decline rate of 15.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 608.8 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 23.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States played the dominant role in fresh or chilled duck meat imports into the Philippines in value terms, with a share of 78.0% of total import flows, while other markets collectively accounted for the remainder.

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

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