Egypt: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Egypt

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was growth in the Egyptian duck and goose meat market, when its value increased by 1.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Egypt

In value terms, duck and goose meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat yield in Egypt was estimated at X kg per head, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4.2%. The duck and goose meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Egypt totaled X heads, increasing by 5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from Egypt

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of duck and goose meat decreased by -16.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 401% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 622% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for duck and goose meat exports from Egypt, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, duck and goose meat exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait stood at +30.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+15.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for duck and goose meat exports from Egypt, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait amounted to +23.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+23.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -29.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X kg of duck and goose meat were imported into Egypt; which is down by -62.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 793%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 164%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X kg), Germany (X kg) and Turkey (X kg) were the main suppliers of duck and goose meat imports to Egypt, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to Egypt, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Turkey (-52.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 39% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 988%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+24.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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