Duck meat production by country
World production of duck meat reached 7.3 million t in 2024, up 69% over ten years. The largest producers were China (81.3%), France (2.6%), Vietnam (2.2%), together 86% of the world total.
- World production, 2024
- 7.3 million t
- 10-year change
- +69%
- Producing countries
- 71
- Largest producer
- China
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of duck meat production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China E | 5,962,500 | 81.3% | +113% |
| 2 | France | 187,810 | 2.56% | −34% |
| 3 | Vietnam E | 164,682 | 2.25% | +69% |
| 4 | Hungary | 76,280 | 1.04% | +2.9% |
| 5 | Poland | 76,240 | 1.04% | +223% |
| 6 | Taiwan I | 75,731 | 1.03% | −11% |
| 7 | Thailand E | 74,954 | 1.02% | +33% |
| 8 | South Korea E | 73,711 | 1.00% | −6.7% |
| 9 | Malaysia | 67,521 | 0.92% | −57% |
| 10 | Bangladesh I | 66,165 | 0.90% | +36% |
| 11 | Myanmar E | 63,000 | 0.86% | −50% |
| 12 | United States | 55,601 | 0.76% | −6.4% |
| 13 | Egypt I | 45,104 | 0.61% | −44% |
| 14 | India I | 44,092 | 0.60% | +53% |
| 15 | Indonesia | 38,256 | 0.52% | +15% |
| 16 | United Kingdom I | 27,292 | 0.37% | −15% |
| 17 | Bulgaria | 22,900 | 0.31% | +2.9% |
| 18 | Germany | 19,000 | 0.26% | −61% |
| 19 | Philippines I | 18,413 | 0.25% | −47% |
| 20 | Australia I | 16,243 | 0.22% | +9.4% |
| 21 | Ukraine E | 15,300 | 0.21% | −28% |
| 22 | North Korea I | 14,358 | 0.20% | +31% |
| 23 | Madagascar I | 12,757 | 0.17% | +6.9% |
| 24 | Portugal | 10,680 | 0.15% | — |
| 25 | Canada I | 10,265 | 0.14% | +22% |
| 26 | Argentina I | 10,122 | 0.14% | +7.2% |
| 27 | Cambodia I | 9,753 | 0.13% | +3.0% |
| 28 | Spain | 6,020 | 0.08% | +23% |
| 29 | Brazil E | 5,722 | 0.08% | −29% |
| 30 | Pakistan I | 4,924 | 0.07% | −0.3% |
| 31 | Laos I | 4,589 | 0.06% | +4.7% |
| 32 | Singapore I | 3,997 | 0.05% | −20% |
| 33 | Mozambique I | 3,995 | 0.05% | +5.6% |
| 34 | Belarus I | 3,522 | 0.05% | +60% |
| 35 | Israel I | 3,092 | 0.04% | +56% |
| 36 | Iran I | 2,890 | 0.04% | +10% |
| 37 | Italy | 2,600 | 0.04% | — |
| 38 | Sierra Leone I | 2,133 | 0.03% | +61% |
| 39 | Paraguay I | 1,771 | 0.02% | +3.4% |
| 40 | Tanzania I | 1,316 | 0.02% | −0.6% |
| 41 | South Africa I | 1,248 | 0.02% | +9.5% |
| 42 | Nepal | 1,195 | 0.02% | +426% |
| 43 | Norway | 860 | 0.01% | +16% |
| 44 | Suriname I | 678 | 0.01% | +36% |
| 45 | New Zealand I | 652 | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| 46 | Hong Kong I | 602 | 0.01% | +74% |
| 47 | Fiji I | 486 | 0.01% | +39% |
| 48 | Turkey I | 464 | 0.01% | +0.4% |
| 49 | Liberia I | 329 | 0.00% | +2.8% |
| 50 | Ecuador E | 274 | 0.00% | −56% |
| 51 | Haiti I | 243 | 0.00% | +55% |
| 52 | Kazakhstan | 140 | 0.00% | — |
| 53 | Jordan I | 132 | 0.00% | +40% |
| 54 | Denmark | 120 | 0.00% | +20% |
| 55 | Georgia | 100 | 0.00% | — |
| 56 | Brunei E | 97 | 0.00% | −63% |
| 57 | Belgium | 90 | 0.00% | −33% |
| 58 | Syria | 63 | 0.00% | +6.8% |
| 59 | Zimbabwe I | 46 | 0.00% | −26% |
| 60 | Mauritius I | 39 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 61 | Qatar E | 37 | 0.00% | — |
| 62 | Venezuela E | 36 | 0.00% | — |
| 63 | Sao Tome and Principe I | 33 | 0.00% | −15% |
| 64 | French Polynesia I | 32 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 65 | Sri Lanka I | 22 | 0.00% | +47% |
| 66 | Greece | 20 | 0.00% | −83% |
| 67 | Papua New Guinea I | 16 | 0.00% | +6.7% |
| 68 | Belize I | 15 | 0.00% | +7.1% |
| 69 | Serbia E | 14 | 0.00% | — |
| 70 | Macao I | 7 | 0.00% | −73% |
| 71 | Seychelles I | 6 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, China, accounts for 81.3% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 88.2% and the ten largest for 93.1%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79.0% | 87.5% | 73 |
| 2005 | 77.9% | 87.0% | 74 |
| 2010 | 80.5% | 88.8% | 71 |
| 2015 | 80.1% | 88.8% | 71 |
| 2020 | 86.2% | 91.7% | 70 |
| 2024 | 88.2% | 93.1% | 71 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 6.7 million t | 91.3% | 82.9% | +87% | 29 |
| Europe | 448,748 t | 6.1% | 12.4% | −16% | 16 |
| Africa | 67,006 t | 0.9% | 2.3% | −33% | 11 |
| North and Central America | 66,124 t | 0.9% | 1.6% | −2.8% | 4 |
| South America | 18,603 t | 0.3% | 0.5% | −16% | 6 |
| Oceania | 17,429 t | 0.2% | 0.4% | +9.7% | 5 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +5.0%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +5.4%
- Record year
- 2024 7.3 million t
- Largest yearly fall
- 2002 −1.6%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 400,135 t | — |
| 1970s | 584,912 t | +46% |
| 1980s | 908,645 t | +55% |
| 1990s | 2.0 million t | +121% |
| 2000s | 3.3 million t | +64% |
| 2010s | 4.5 million t | +37% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 6.7 million t | +48% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of duck meat was 0.90 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungary | 7.88 | 76,280 t |
| 2 | China | 4.20 | 6.0 million t |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 3.39 | 22,900 t |
| 4 | Taiwan | 3.26 | 75,731 t |
| 5 | France | 2.82 | 187,810 t |
| 6 | Poland | 1.98 | 76,240 t |
| 7 | Malaysia | 1.90 | 67,521 t |
| 8 | Vietnam | 1.63 | 164,682 t |
| 9 | South Korea | 1.43 | 73,711 t |
| 10 | Myanmar | 1.16 | 63,000 t |
Production divided by population (FAOSTAT population estimates, 2024). Production per person is not consumption: countries export, import and use crops for feed, processing and industry.
International trade, 2024
Trade item: Meat of ducks, fresh or chilled. Other forms of this product (for example frozen, boneless, shelled, dried or processed) are separate FAO trade items that are not included here, so these figures cover only part of its trade.
- World exports
- 203,808 t
- Export value
- USD 696 m
- Average export price
- 3.41 USD/kg
China was the largest exporter with 36.4% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Germany was the largest importer with 13.6%. World exports fell 18% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 74,155 | 36.4% | USD 110 m | 1.48 | +69% |
| 2 | Hungary | 41,303 | 20.3% | USD 149 m | 3.61 | +6.1% |
| 3 | France | 20,832 | 10.2% | USD 143 m | 6.87 | −42% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 12,467 | 6.1% | USD 47.9 m | 3.84 | −62% |
| 5 | Bulgaria | 10,138 | 5.0% | USD 79.5 m | 7.85 | +28% |
| 6 | Poland | 10,106 | 5.0% | USD 36.3 m | 3.59 | +94% |
| 7 | Germany | 6,393 | 3.1% | USD 18.9 m | 2.96 | −65% |
| 8 | Thailand | 3,917 | 1.9% | USD 17.4 m | 4.45 | +17% |
| 9 | United States | 3,878 | 1.9% | USD 13.3 m | 3.44 | −31% |
| 10 | Brazil | 3,409 | 1.7% | USD 11.5 m | 3.37 | +65% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 27,589 | 13.6% | USD 132 m | 4.79 | −18% |
| 2 | North Korea | 21,441 | 10.6% | USD 23.3 m | 1.09 | — |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 19,780 | 9.8% | USD 73.2 m | 3.70 | +60% |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 19,522 | 9.7% | USD 52.2 m | 2.67 | −46% |
| 5 | France | 13,725 | 6.8% | USD 65.9 m | 4.80 | −6.5% |
| 6 | Kyrgyzstan | 12,459 | 6.2% | USD 10.0 m | 0.80 | −2.7% |
| 7 | Czechia | 12,392 | 6.1% | USD 37.0 m | 2.99 | +46% |
| 8 | Denmark | 8,073 | 4.0% | USD 27.3 m | 3.38 | +21% |
| 9 | Japan | 6,991 | 3.5% | USD 44.0 m | 6.29 | +25% |
| 10 | Belgium | 6,711 | 3.3% | USD 28.5 m | 4.25 | +15% |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Duck prices on wholesale markets
- Markets quoting
- 24
- Median price
- 3.12 EUR/kg
- Middle half of quotes
- 2.62–3.59 EUR/kg
- Latest quote
- 9 November 2026
Prices in producing countries
| Rank | Producer | Production, 2024 | Markets | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Poland | 76,240 t | 1 | 1.56 EUR/kg |
| 19 | Philippines | 18,413 t | 19 | 2.95 EUR/kg |
| 37 | Italy | 2,600 t | 4 | 6.68 EUR/kg |
Median of the midpoints of 28 current quotes converted to EUR per kg at the reference rates used on Husfarm. Markets quote different varieties, grades, origins and trade stages, so prices are not directly comparable between countries.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most duck meat?
China was the largest producer in 2024 with 6.0 million t, 81.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of duck meat?
World production was 7.3 million t in 2024, +69% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most duck meat?
In 2024: China (6.0 million t, 81.3%), France (187,810 t, 2.6%), Vietnam (164,682 t, 2.2%), Hungary (76,280 t, 1.0%), Poland (76,240 t, 1.0%). Together they account for 88.2% of the world total.
What is the wholesale price of duck meat today?
The median of 28 current quotes on 24 markets tracked by Husfarm is 3.12 EUR/kg (latest quote 9 November 2026). Prices vary widely by variety, grade, origin and market.
Which country exports the most meat of ducks, fresh or chilled?
China exported 74,155 t in 2024, 36.4% of reported world exports, worth USD 110 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most meat of ducks, fresh or chilled?
Germany imported 27,589 t in 2024, 13.6% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.