U.S.: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in the U.S.

The U.S. duck and goose meat market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild reduction. Duck and goose meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in the U.S.

In value terms, duck and goose meat production shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of duck and goose meat in the United States totaled X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.5%. Over the period under review, the average duck and goose meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in the United States dropped modestly to X heads, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.1%. The number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production peaked at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of duck and goose meat increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of duck and goose meat exports from the United States, together comprising 64% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +139.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for duck and goose meat exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 71% of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of +159.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Canada (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of duck and goose meat into the United States dropped markedly to X tons, which is down by -47.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 74%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +42.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main duck and goose meat supplier to the United States, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at -10.7%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +1.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +13.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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