Fresh or chilled duck meat market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The United States market for fresh or chilled duck meat saw its volume rise to 62 328 t in 2019 before contracting sharply to 50 247 t the following year. A steady recovery then took hold, with market size reaching 61 951 t by 2023, close to pre‑contraction levels.

The rebound was reinforced in 2023 by concrete industry developments. Maple Leaf Farms invested $40 million in robotic chilling and smart cold‑storage warehouses, lifting production efficiency. At the same time, rapidly growing demand for ready‑to‑cook duck products, especially in the processed segment, broadened the consumer base.

In 2024, consumer preference for fresh, natural protein and expanded production capacities by major companies remain key influences shaping the market's direction.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked as the 11th 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 United States declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output reached 52 059 tonnes, down 18.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 14.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 5.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 64 049 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of improvement, fresh or chilled duck meat production in the United States declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 164.7 million US dollars, a 24.8% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 219.2 million US dollars, and the largest increase took place in 2018 at 21.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from the United States

Exports in kind, t

The volume of fresh or chilled duck meat exports from the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 908 tonnes, marking a 10.0% decrease from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 48.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 20.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Canada, and the Dominican Republic were the primary destinations for fresh or chilled duck meat exports from the United States. Mexico accounted for 27.8% of exports in kind, Canada for 22.5%, and the Dominican Republic for 10.1%, collectively representing 60.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of fresh or chilled duck meat exports from the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 9 201 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 16.8% decrease over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 45%, averaging an annual decline of 18.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Mexico, Canada, and the Dominican Republic formed the key group of partners for fresh or chilled duck meat exports from the United States in value terms. Mexico held 29.5% of exports, Canada 22.1%, and the Dominican Republic 7.8%, together accounting for 59.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to the United States

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, fresh or chilled duck meat imports into the United States totaled 1 095 tonnes, a 27.5% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 915 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 1 510 tonnes. The largest decline took place in 2018 at 35.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 65.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada dominated the import structure for fresh or chilled duck meat into the United States, accounting for 99.8% of total import flows in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, foreign supplies of fresh or chilled duck meat to the United States declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 10 853 thousand US dollars, a significant 13.9% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 37.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 608 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 34.6%.

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

In 2017-2020, Canada was the nearly exclusive supplier of fresh or chilled duck meat to the United States, capturing 99.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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