France: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in France

After two years of decline, the French duck and goose meat market increased by 8.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Duck and goose meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in France

In value terms, duck and goose meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 10%. Duck and goose meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of duck and goose meat in France amounted to X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average duck and goose meat yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in France was estimated at X heads, rising by 3.3% on the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from France

In 2022, duck and goose meat exports from France fell sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -36.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 16%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of duck and goose meat exports from France, together accounting for 56% of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Togo, Japan, Hong Kong SAR and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +4.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for duck and goose meat exported from France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports. The UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Japan, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded 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, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Togo ($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 Vietnam (+30.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of duck and goose meat were imported into France; which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of duck and goose meat imports to France, with a combined 76% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to France, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-3.2% per year) and Poland (+12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 import price increased by +76.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached 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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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