Western Africa: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2025

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Western Africa

The West African duck and goose meat market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -9.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Duck and Goose Meat in Western Africa

In value terms, duck and goose meat production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of duck and goose meat production was Sierra Leone (X tons), comprising approx. 85% of total volume. Moreover, duck and goose meat production in Sierra Leone exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Liberia (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Sierra Leone amounted to +5.7%.

In 2022, the average duck and goose meat yield in Western Africa fell to X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 0.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the duck and goose meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Western Africa fell significantly to X heads, reducing by -15.4% on the previous year. The total number of producing animals indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +45.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X kg of duck and goose meat were exported in Western Africa; which is down by -40.7% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,183%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 673% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Benin (X kg) represented the major exporter of duck and goose meat in Western Africa, making up 100% of total export.

Benin was also the fastest-growing in terms of the duck and goose meat exports, with a CAGR of -10.7% from 2012 to 2022. Benin (+100 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Benin ($X) also remains the largest duck and goose meat supplier in Western Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Benin totaled +1.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 53% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 173% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Benin.

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

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of duck and goose meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 102%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -29.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Liberia (X tons) and Togo (X tons) represented roughly 67% of total imports in 2022. Cabo Verde (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8% share, followed by Guinea (7.5%) and Ghana (5.8%). The following importers - Benin (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Togo (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Togo ($X), Mali ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 48% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Togo, with a CAGR of +25.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -26.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 import price increased by +24.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Mali ($X per ton), while Liberia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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