Canada: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian duck and goose meat market decreased by -0.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 -1.4% against 2020 indices. Duck and goose meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Canada

In value terms, duck and goose meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of duck and goose meat in Canada amounted to X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at 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 4.8%. The duck and goose meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Canada; almost unchanged from the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 4.7%. The number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of duck and goose meat exported from Canada fell rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -28.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 59%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 50%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for duck and goose meat exports from Canada, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, duck and goose meat exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.5% per year) and Singapore (+35.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for duck and goose meat exports from Canada, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.9% per year) and Singapore (+20.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into Canada

Duck and goose meat imports into Canada fell notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -25.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 145%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest duck and goose meat supplier to Canada, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, duck and goose meat imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-5.8% per year) and France (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to Canada, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-5.2% per year) and France (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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