Duck meat production in Bulgaria
In 2024 Bulgaria produced 22,900 t of duck meat, the 17th largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.9%. The record was 24,890 t in 2023.
- Production, 2024
- 22,900 t
- World rank
- 17 of 71
- 10-year change
- +2.9%
- Record
- 24,890 t
- 2023
Duck meat in Bulgaria, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Bulgaria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.31%
- 0.51% in 2014
- kg per person
- 3.39
- world 0.90
- 10-year change
- +2.9%
- world +69%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Indonesia | 38,256 | 0.52% |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 27,292 | 0.37% |
| 17 | Bulgaria | 22,900 | 0.31% |
| 18 | Germany | 19,000 | 0.26% |
| 19 | Philippines | 18,413 | 0.25% |
Map of world production of duck meat
Share of the world total; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,900 | −8.0% |
| 2023 | 24,890 | +11% |
| 2022 | 22,440 | +13% |
| 2021 | 19,860 | — |
| 2019 | 19,750 | −15% |
| 2018 | 23,100 | +18% |
| 2017 | 19,586 | −13% |
| 2016 | 22,533 | +11% |
| 2015 | 20,292 | −8.8% |
| 2014 | 22,247 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 21,026 | −1.0% |
| 2012 | 21,233 | −2.2% |
| 2011 | 21,719 | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 19,941 | +14% |
| 2009 | 17,566 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 16,467 | −1.5% |
| 2007 | 16,712 | −10% |
| 2006 | 18,642 | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 17,021 | +47% |
| 2004 | 11,565 | +51% |
| 2003 | 7,678 | −4.0% |
| 2002 | 8,000 | +14% |
| 2001 | 7,000 | −13% |
| 2000 | 8,000 | +14% |
| 1999 | 7,000 | +17% |
| 1998 | 6,000 | −14% |
| 1997 | 7,000 | −13% |
| 1996 | 8,000 | −11% |
| 1995 | 9,000 | +45% |
| 1994 | 6,191 | +96% |
| 1993 | 3,166 | +40% |
| 1992 | 2,255 | −21% |
| 1991 | 2,839 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10,138 t USD 79.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 5 of 55
- Imports
- 59 t USD 155,000
- Importer rank
- 67 of 150
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of duck meat in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria produced 22,900 t in 2024, 0.31% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bulgaria rank in the world for production of duck meat?
Bulgaria ranked 17th of 71 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 81.3% of the world total.
How has the production of duck meat in Bulgaria changed?
It rose by 2.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +69% for the world. The record was 24,890 t in 2023.
Does Bulgaria export or import meat of ducks, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Bulgaria reported exports of 10,138 t (USD 79.5 m) and imports of 59 t (USD 155,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.