Duck meat production in North Korea
In 2024 North Korea produced 14,358 t of duck meat, the 22nd largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 31%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 14,358 t
- World rank
- 22 of 71
- 10-year change
- +31%
- Record
- 14,358 t
- 2024
Duck meat in North Korea, 1980–2024 (tonnes)
North Korea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.20%
- 0.25% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.54
- world 0.90
- 10-year change
- +31%
- world +69%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Australia | 16,243 | 0.22% |
| 21 | Ukraine | 15,300 | 0.21% |
| 22 | North Korea | 14,358 | 0.20% |
| 23 | Madagascar | 12,757 | 0.17% |
| 24 | Portugal | 10,680 | 0.15% |
Map of world production of duck meat
Share of the world total; North Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,358 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 14,106 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 13,885 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 13,154 | −0.1% |
| 2020 | 13,173 | −2.7% |
| 2019 | 13,543 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 12,742 | −1.3% |
| 2017 | 12,906 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 12,684 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 11,874 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 10,928 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 10,800 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 10,800 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 10,800 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 10,800 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 10,800 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 10,760 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 10,600 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 10,200 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 10,100 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 9,500 | +13% |
| 2003 | 8,440 | +11% |
| 2002 | 7,600 | +31% |
| 2001 | 5,800 | +53% |
| 2000 | 3,800 | +28% |
| 1999 | 2,960 | +18% |
| 1998 | 2,500 | +67% |
| 1997 | 1,500 | −17% |
| 1996 | 1,800 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,800 | −18% |
| 1994 | 2,200 | −31% |
| 1993 | 3,200 | −27% |
| 1992 | 4,400 | −24% |
| 1991 | 5,800 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 5,600 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 5,200 | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 5,000 | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 4,800 | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 4,600 | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 4,400 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 4,200 | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 4,000 | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 3,800 | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 3,600 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 21,441 t USD 23.3 m
- Importer rank
- 2 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 North Korea?
North Korea produced 14,358 t in 2024, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Korea rank in the world for production of duck meat?
North Korea ranked 22nd 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 North Korea changed?
It rose by 31% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +69% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does North Korea export or import meat of ducks, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 North Korea reported no exports and imports of 21,441 t (USD 23.3 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; the 2024 figure for North Korea is imputed by FAO. 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.