Duck meat production in Italy
In 2024 Italy produced 2,600 t of duck meat, the 37th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). The record was 3,600 t in 2018.
- Production, 2024
- 2,600 t
- World rank
- 37 of 71
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 3,600 t
- 2018
Duck meat in Italy, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Italy compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 0.90
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Israel | 3,092 | 0.04% |
| 36 | Iran | 2,890 | 0.04% |
| 37 | Italy | 2,600 | 0.04% |
| 38 | Sierra Leone | 2,133 | 0.03% |
| 39 | Paraguay | 1,771 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of duck meat
Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,600 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 2,530 | +10% |
| 2022 | 2,300 | −19% |
| 2021 | 2,850 | +68% |
| 2020 | 1,700 | −10% |
| 2019 | 1,890 | −48% |
| 2018 | 3,600 | +10% |
| 2017 | 3,270 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 98 t USD 1.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 30 of 55
- Imports
- 2,163 t USD 11.1 m
- Importer rank
- 19 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 Italy?
Italy produced 2,600 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Italy rank in the world for production of duck meat?
Italy ranked 37th of 71 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 81.3% of the world total.
Does Italy export or import meat of ducks, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Italy reported exports of 98 t (USD 1.1 m) and imports of 2,163 t (USD 11.1 m), 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.