Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Western Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in Western Africa showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 015 tons in 2018, consumption jumped to 2 557 tons in 2019 before dipping to 2 396 tons in 2020. A sharp rise followed in 2021, pushing the market volume to 3 180 tons, but it contracted again to 2 625 tons in 2022.

The slight market growth in 2023 to 2 679 tons occurred alongside enhanced regional policy coordination under the ECOWAP framework. Stakeholders from across West Africa convened to assess agricultural projects, indicating a concerted effort to bolster food security and agricultural development, which provided a supportive environment for the duck meat market.

In 2024, several developments in Ghana pointed to ongoing changes in the sector. The government's Poultry Intensification Scheme selected 22 commercial farmers to boost poultry production, aiming to produce 400 000 birds, while new ultra-modern market facilities and refrigerated transport improved distribution channels for fresh produce. Additionally, the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices and challenges from food-price inflation continued to shape the operating landscape for duck meat producers and consumers.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Western Africa

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

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

In 2019, Western Africa produced 1,607 tonnes of fresh or chilled duck meat, marking the lowest output in recent years. Production then rebounded in 2020, reaching 1,910 tonnes—an 18.9% increase from the previous year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Western Africa

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The export market for fresh or chilled duck meat from Western Africa showed significant volatility during this period. In 2017, exports hit their lowest point, while 2018 saw the peak at 14.9 tonnes—an 83-fold difference between these two years. By 2020, exports had dropped sharply to just 0.4 tonnes, representing a 93.9% decrease from 2019. The most substantial increase was recorded in 2018, with a surge of 8,246.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and France were the dominant buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from Western Africa, together accounting for 94.1% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Volumes peaked in 2018 and bottomed out in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 42 times. In 2020, Western Africa exported fresh or chilled duck meat worth 3,000 US dollars, an 89.4% decline from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 114,000 US dollars, accompanied by the largest increase of 3,052.4% that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy and France remained the leading buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from Western Africa in value terms, jointly representing 95.4% of total exports. Other partners played a minor role in comparison.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Western Africa

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Import volumes also displayed irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. In 2017, imports were at their lowest, rising to a peak of 957.4 tonnes in 2019—a 5.2-fold variation between these years. By 2020, imports had fallen to 485.9 tonnes, a sharp 49.2% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 155.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for imports in volume were Hungary, Ukraine, and France, which together accounted for 56.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After increasing for two consecutive years, Western Africa's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat in value terms declined in 2020. That year, imports totaled 1,262,000 US dollars, down 41.5% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1,262,000 US dollars, when the largest increase of 66.9% was also observed.

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

During 2017-2020, France, Spain, and Hungary formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms. France led with 37.3% of imports, followed by Spain at 20.6% and Hungary at 10.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.5% of total import flows.

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

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