United Kingdom: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in the UK

In 2022, the UK duck and goose meat market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +79.9% against 2020 indices. Duck and goose meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in the UK

In value terms, duck and goose meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30%. As a result, production attained 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 the UK stood at X kg per head in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 4.5%. Over the period under review, the average duck and goose meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in the UK; growing by 2.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of duck and goose meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 41%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for duck and goose meat exports from the UK, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, duck and goose meat exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ireland (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-25.3% per year) and Ireland (-25.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for duck and goose meat exports from the UK, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled -5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-6.0% per year) and Ireland (-22.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average duck and goose meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -57.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 88%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into the UK

In 2022, duck and goose meat imports into the UK soared to X tons, rising by 45% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 +149.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 71%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of duck and goose meat to the UK, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, duck and goose meat imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ireland stood at +24.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+41.1% per year) and Hungary (+17.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest duck and goose meat suppliers to the UK were Ireland ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +31.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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