Africa: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Africa

In 2022, the African duck and goose meat market decreased by -0.9% to $X, falling for the seventh year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Africa

In value terms, duck and goose meat production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 54%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Egypt (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of duck and goose meat production, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, duck and goose meat production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Madagascar (X tons), twofold. Mozambique (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.7% share.

In Egypt, duck and goose meat production declined by an average annual rate of -4.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (+0.4% per year) and Mozambique (+3.9% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of duck and goose meat in Africa rose remarkably to X kg per head, surging by 6.4% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Africa reduced modestly to X heads, falling by -3.6% compared with the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the amount of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of duck and goose meat increased by 4% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 147% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 174%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), constituting a 25% share of total exports. Angola (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Swaziland (+52.0%), Egypt (+25.8%) and Mauritius (+14.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +52.0% from 2012-2022. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (-7.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt, South Africa, Swaziland and Mauritius increased by +24, +16, +3.1 and +1.6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest duck and goose meat supplier in Africa, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -4.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+22.6% per year) and Morocco (+2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 29%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of duck and goose meat decreased by -20.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 38%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Comoros (X tons), Angola (X tons), Liberia (X tons) and Togo (X tons) represented roughly 64% of total imports in 2022. South Africa (X tons), Equatorial Guinea (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Togo (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest duck and goose meat importing markets in Africa were Angola ($X), Comoros ($X) and Mauritius ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. South Africa, Gabon, Togo, Cabo Verde, Liberia, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Guinea, Lesotho and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main importing countries, Togo, with a CAGR of +25.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Liberia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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