Australia and Oceania: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Australia and Oceania

The duck and goose meat market in Australia and Oceania expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, duck and goose meat production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 81%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of duck and goose meat production was Australia (X tons), accounting for 92% of total volume. Moreover, duck and goose meat production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Australia, duck and goose meat production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+0.0% per year) and Fiji (+3.7% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of duck and goose meat in Australia and Oceania totaled X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.5%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the duck and goose meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Australia and Oceania; leveling off at 2021. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 3.7%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of duck and goose meat increased by 213% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the main exporter of duck and goose meat in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 60% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), comprising a 39% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +14.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, declining by -10.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas purchases of duck and goose meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports enjoyed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 121%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a notable expansion. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

French Polynesia (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) were the main importers of duck and goose meat in 2022, amounting to approx. 40% and 38% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Solomon Islands (X tons), comprising a 10% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Nauru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nauru (with a CAGR of +32.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest duck and goose meat importing markets in Australia and Oceania were New Caledonia ($X), French Polynesia ($X) and Solomon Islands ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports. Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Nauru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.2%.

Among the main importing countries, Nauru, with a CAGR of +30.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, declining by -17.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Solomon Islands ($X per ton), while Nauru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+21.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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