South Africa: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in South Africa

The South African duck and goose meat market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Duck and goose meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in South Africa

In value terms, duck and goose meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 108%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of duck and goose meat in South Africa was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 96% 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 South Africa dropped modestly to X heads, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 1.3%. The number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of duck and goose meat increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 274% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 287% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of duck and goose meat exports from South Africa, together comprising 91% of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for duck and goose meat exported from South Africa were Mozambique ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

Among the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +30.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Namibia (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of duck and goose meat into South Africa fell sharply to X tons, reducing by -15.6% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 227% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 257%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) was the main supplier of duck and goose meat to South Africa, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand totaled -1.5%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at -3.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +25.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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