> In 2024 South Africa produced 1,248 t of duck meat, the 41st largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.5%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/south-africa/

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# Duck meat production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 1,248 t of duck meat, the 41st largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.5%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Today’s prices](https://husfarm.com/today-price/duck/)[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 20241,248 t
World rank41 of 71
10-year change+9.5%
Record1,248 t2024

## Duck meat in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.02%0.03% in 2014
kg per person0.02world 0.90
10-year change+9.5%world +69%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39 | [Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/paraguay/) | 1,771 | 0.02% |
| 40 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/tanzania/) | 1,316 | 0.02% |
| 41 | **South Africa** | 1,248 | 0.02% |
| 42 | [Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/nepal/) | 1,195 | 0.02% |
| 43 | [Norway](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/norway/) | 860 | 0.01% |

[Full ranking of 71 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/)

### Map of world production of duck meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,248 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,242 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,234 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 1,226 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,217 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 1,205 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 1,194 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 1,181 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 1,169 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 1,154 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 1,140 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 1,131 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 1,117 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 1,108 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 1,095 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 1,075 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 1,062 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 1,038 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 1,030 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,030 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,030 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,030 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,030 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,030 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 1,000 | −2.4% |
| 1999 | 1,025 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 975 | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 925 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 862 | +11% |
| 1995 | 775 | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 725 | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 662 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 662 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 662 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 662 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 662 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 662 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 662 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 662 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 662 | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 650 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 638 | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 625 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 625 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 612 | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 600 | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 588 | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 570 | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 562 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 555 | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 545 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 540 | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 528 | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 525 | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 522 | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 515 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 512 | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 510 | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 508 | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 505 | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 500 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 495 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 490 | +1.0% |
| 1961 | 485 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports152 t USD 283,000
Exporter rank27 of 55
Imports311 t USD 641,000
Importer rank44 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](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of duck meat in South Africa?

South Africa produced 1,248 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of duck meat?

South Africa ranked 41st 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 South Africa changed?

It rose by 9.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +69% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does South Africa export or import meat of ducks, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 152 t (USD 283,000) and imports of 311 t (USD 641,000), 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; the 2024 figure for South Africa is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/china/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/france/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/vietnam/)[Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/hungary/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/poland/)[Taiwan](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/taiwan/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/thailand/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/south-korea/)[Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/malaysia/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/bangladesh/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/myanmar/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/united-states/)
[All countries producing duck meat](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/)

## Other products of South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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