Estonia: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Estonia

The Estonian duck and goose meat market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +56.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Estonia

In value terms, duck and goose meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, the amount of duck and goose meat exported from Estonia soared to X tons, increasing by 74% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 804%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 475% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for duck and goose meat exports from Estonia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, duck and goose meat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Latvia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +94.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+211.0% per year) and Latvia (+28.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for duck and goose meat exported from Estonia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Latvia ($X), together comprising 90% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +251.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, duck and goose meat imports into Estonia declined slightly to X tons, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of duck and goose meat imports to Estonia, together accounting for 88% of total imports. Bulgaria, Lithuania, France and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +125.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest duck and goose meat suppliers to Estonia, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Bulgaria, Lithuania, France and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +89.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average duck and goose meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform