Scandinavia: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia duck and goose meat market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Scandinavia

In value terms, duck and goose meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 839%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Norway (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of duck and goose meat production, accounting for 99.9% of total volume.

In Norway, duck and goose meat production increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat yield in Scandinavia dropped to X kg per head, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the duck and goose meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Scandinavia; surging by 9.1% compared with the previous year's figure. The total number of producing animals indicated strong 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of duck and goose meat exported in Scandinavia reduced to X tons, which is down by -8.8% against 2021. Overall, exports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 284%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 180% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) was the major exporter of duck and goose meat, mixing up 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), creating an 11% share of total exports. Norway (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of -4.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (+5.6%) and Norway (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +5.6% from 2012-2022. Finland (+6.4 p.p.) and Norway (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by -9.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest duck and goose meat supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In Sweden, duck and goose meat exports contracted by an average annual rate of -6.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+5.2% per year) and Norway (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 124%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports in Scandinavia

For the fifth consecutive year, Scandinavia recorded decline in overseas purchases of duck and goose meat, which decreased by -4.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 69% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together comprising a 31% share of total imports.

Imports into Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of -2.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Norway (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +1.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Finland (-6.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Norway increased by +6 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported duck and goose meat in Scandinavia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

In Sweden, duck and goose meat imports decreased by an average annual rate of -1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-5.2% per year) and Norway (-2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform