Germany: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Germany

In 2022, the German duck and goose meat market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Duck and goose meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Germany

In value terms, duck and goose meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of duck and goose meat in Germany was estimated at X kg per head, with an increase of 4.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average duck and goose meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Germany; growing by 12% against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of duck and goose meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of duck and goose meat exports from Germany, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Slovakia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of -1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for duck and goose meat exported from Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), the UK ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. France, Switzerland, Poland, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Ireland, Denmark, Italy and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +2.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +69.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+29.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of duck and goose meat imported into Germany shrank remarkably to X tons, falling by -21.9% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest duck and goose meat supplier to Germany, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, duck and goose meat imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-5.7% per year) and France (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to Germany, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-4.1% per year) and France (-6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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