Fresh or chilled duck meat market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Ukrainian market for fresh or chilled duck meat expanded steadily, with production rising from 20 099 tons to 22 000 tons. This growth was driven by the overall increase in poultry meat output in Ukraine, which grew by 6% in 2018, and was further supported by the COVID-19 pandemic shifting consumer preference toward alternative meats like duck. In 2021, duck prices surged by 32%, indicating strong demand and incentivizing higher production.

The market sharply contracted in 2022, with production dropping to 16 400 tons, as the fresh meat market in Ukraine entered a period of gradual decline influenced by export growth and reduced imports. Major player MHP expanded its sales geography to MENA countries, reflecting a broader industry shift. By 2023, production stabilized at 16 700 tons, showing a slight recovery from the previous year's low.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine ranked 19th globally in the production of fresh or chilled duck meat.

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

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

Ukraine's production of fresh or chilled duck meat grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 20 700 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 9.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports fluctuated significantly, with a 6.9-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Ukraine exported 15.9 tonnes of fresh or chilled duck meat, marking a 74.4% increase from the previous year. The minimum volume was 9.1 tonnes in 2019, while the maximum reached 62.6 tonnes in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 85.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 127.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Azerbaijan were the top destinations for Ukraine's fresh or chilled duck meat exports by volume. Vietnam accounted for 38.4% of exports, Hong Kong for 21.6%, and Azerbaijan for 20.9%, together making up 80.9% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. Exports varied by a factor of 3.3, from a high in 2018 to a low in 2019. In 2020, Ukraine's fresh or chilled duck meat exports were valued at 35.3 thousand US dollars, up 32.6% year-on-year. The minimum value was 26.6 thousand US dollars in 2019, and the maximum was 87.8 thousand US dollars in 2018. The largest decline was 69.7% in 2019, while the largest increase was 114.4% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Azerbaijan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam led as the top buyers of fresh or chilled duck meat from Ukraine by value. Azerbaijan accounted for 31.3% of export value, Hong Kong for 19.3%, and Vietnam for 19.2%, with their combined share reaching 69.8% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

Ukraine's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 281.1 tonnes, a 51.7% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2 613.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 200.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, Hungary was the primary source of fresh or chilled duck meat imports to Ukraine, accounting for 82.1% of total import volume, while other countries supplied the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Ukraine's imports of fresh or chilled duck meat rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 753.3 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 65.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 1 106.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 129.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and France dominated as suppliers of fresh or chilled duck meat to Ukraine by value, together holding 84.9% of total imports, with other partners playing a smaller role.

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

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