Norway: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2024

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian duck and goose meat market decreased by -1.3% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Norway

In value terms, duck and goose meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 839% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat yield in Norway stood at X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. The duck and goose meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Norway; increasing by 9.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production decreased by -7.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 163%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from Norway

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of duck and goose meat increased by 44% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports posted a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6,520% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 845% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X kg) was the main destination for duck and goose meat exports from Norway, with a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden (X kg), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria amounted to -22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (0.0% per year) and Denmark (-37.1% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for duck and goose meat exports from Norway, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to -22.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-20.4% per year) and Sweden (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -32.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 1,019%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+26.6%).

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into Norway

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of duck and goose meat decreased by -14.5% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to Norway, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, duck and goose meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.8% per year) and Denmark (+8.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest duck and goose meat suppliers to Norway, together comprising 96% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +2.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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