GCC: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in GCC

The GCC duck and goose meat market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -19.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in GCC

In value terms, duck and goose meat production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kuwait (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of duck and goose meat production, comprising approx. 81% of total volume. Moreover, duck and goose meat production in Kuwait exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold.

In Kuwait, duck and goose meat production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports in GCC

In 2022, exports of duck and goose meat in GCC contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -34.2% on 2021. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the duck and goose meat exports, with a CAGR of +9.5% from 2012 to 2022. Kuwait (-38.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+91 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kuwait saw its share reduced by -57.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest duck and goose meat supplier in GCC, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled +12.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.5%).

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports in GCC

Duck and goose meat imports shrank markedly to X tons in 2022, waning by -32.4% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 348% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained 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 dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 256%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 49% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons), together achieving a 48% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of -1.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bahrain (+23.8%) and Kuwait (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +23.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Oman (-6.0%) and Qatar (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates increased by +14, +12 and +9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported duck and goose meat in GCC, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 14% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, duck and goose meat imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (+7.1% per year) and Qatar (-5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform