Benelux: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Benelux

The Benelux duck and goose meat market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Benelux

In value terms, duck and goose meat production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) remains the largest duck and goose meat producing country in Benelux, comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

In the Netherlands, duck and goose meat production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of duck and goose meat in Benelux stood at X kg per head, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 3.3%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Benelux was estimated at X heads, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports in Benelux

Duck and goose meat exports declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by -2.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 63%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 14% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of duck and goose meat. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Netherlands (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -2.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest duck and goose meat supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +2.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.3%).

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of duck and goose meat increased by 4.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs 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 declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 67% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting a 30% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Belgium increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +5.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Luxembourg (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Luxembourg and Belgium saw its share reduced by -1.8% and -5.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported duck and goose meat in Benelux, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

In Belgium, duck and goose meat imports shrank by an average annual rate of -1.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.8% per year) and Luxembourg (-2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform