Eastern Asia: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Eastern Asia

The East Asian duck and goose meat market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 -0.4% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Eastern Asia

In value terms, duck and goose meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 50%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) remains the largest duck and goose meat producing country in Eastern Asia, comprising approx. 97% of total volume.

In China, duck and goose meat production increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of duck and goose meat in Eastern Asia amounted to X kg per head, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 9.1%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the duck and goose meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production reduced slightly to X heads in 2022, flattening at 2021. The total number of producing animals indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production increased by +54.6% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 30%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of duck and goose meat increased by 9.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 107%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 107%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of duck and goose meat, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the duck and goose meat exports, with a CAGR of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of China (+28 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest duck and goose meat supplier in Eastern Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, duck and goose meat export price increased by +66.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +2.9% per year.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports in Eastern Asia

For the fourth year in a row, Eastern Asia recorded decline in purchases abroad of duck and goose meat, which decreased by -4.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR represented the key importer of duck and goose meat in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 75% of total imports in 2022. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Macao SAR (7.2%). China (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to duck and goose meat imports into Hong Kong SAR stood at -2.6%. At the same time, Japan (+5.0%) and Macao SAR (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Japan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +5.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, China (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Japan and Macao SAR increased by +6.6 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported duck and goose meat in Eastern Asia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Macao SAR, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Hong Kong SAR amounted to +3.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-4.9% per year) and Macao SAR (+8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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