Sri Lanka: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Sri Lanka

After five years of decline, the Sri Lankan duck and goose meat market increased by 3.7% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a deep 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 Sri Lanka

In value terms, duck and goose meat production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -14.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 137%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat yield in Sri Lanka stood at X kg per head, remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average duck and goose meat yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Sri Lanka reduced to X heads, shrinking by -14.3% on 2021. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 increased by +38.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by 40%. As a result, the amount of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, shipments abroad of duck and goose meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate pronounced growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X tons) was the main destination for duck and goose meat exports from Sri Lanka, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X kg), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Maldives amounted to +4.5%.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) remains the key foreign market for duck and goose meat exports from Sri Lanka, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Maldives totaled +10.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +81.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+20.2%).

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of duck and goose meat, when their volume increased by 22% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 179%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 128%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest duck and goose meat supplier to Sri Lanka, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, duck and goose meat imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.5% per year) and Australia (-21.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to Sri Lanka, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.8% per year) and Australia (-34.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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