Belgium: Market for Duck and Goose Meat 2024

Market Size for Duck and Goose Meat in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian duck and goose meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Belgium

In value terms, duck and goose meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of duck and goose meat in Belgium amounted to X kg per head in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The duck and goose meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production in Belgium; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for duck and goose meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Duck and Goose Meat

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, exports of duck and goose meat from Belgium contracted to X tons, falling by X% against 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of duck and goose meat exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. Hungary, Spain, Germany and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for duck and goose meat exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

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

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Duck and Goose Meat

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of duck and goose meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, duck and goose meat imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of duck and goose meat imports to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Italy and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest duck and goose meat suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), Hungary ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Italy and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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