Pigeon and other bird meat production by country
World production of pigeon and other bird meat reached 17,389 t in 2024, down 14% over ten years. The largest producers were Egypt (68.1%), Namibia (28.2%), Saudi Arabia (2.6%), together 99% of the world total.
- World production, 2024
- 17,389 t
- 10-year change
- −14%
- Producing countries
- 6
- Largest producer
- Egypt
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of pigeon and other bird 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 | Egypt I | 11,849 | 68.1% | −13% |
| 2 | Namibia E | 4,905 | 28.2% | +12% |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia E | 452 | 2.60% | −30% |
| 4 | Syria | 142 | 0.82% | −30% |
| 5 | Myanmar I | 33 | 0.19% | −2.9% |
| 6 | Macao I | 9 | 0.05% | −77% |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, Egypt, accounts for 68.1% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 100.0%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 96.0% | 99.9% | 11 |
| 2005 | 97.6% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 2010 | 97.1% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 2015 | 98.8% | 100.0% | 9 |
| 2020 | 99.9% | 100.0% | 6 |
| 2024 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 16,754 t | 96.3% | 89.5% | −7.0% | 2 |
| Asia | 636 t | 3.7% | 6.0% | −47% | 4 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +0.9%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- −1.5%
- Record year
- 2007 71,660 t
- Largest yearly fall
- 2008 −68%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 10,075 t | — |
| 1970s | 8,377 t | −17% |
| 1980s | 13,222 t | +58% |
| 1990s | 19,656 t | +49% |
| 2000s | 47,647 t | +142% |
| 2010s | 19,828 t | −58% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 17,554 t | −11% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of pigeon and other bird meat was 0.00 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namibia | 1.62 | 4,905 t |
| 2 | Egypt | 0.10 | 11,849 t |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0.01 | 452 t |
| 4 | Syria | 0.01 | 142 t |
| 5 | Myanmar | 0.00 | 33 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 pigeons and other birds n.e.c., fresh, chilled or frozen. 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
- 647 t
- Export value
- USD 9.6 m
- Average export price
- 14.76 USD/kg
France was the largest exporter with 74.2% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; United States was the largest importer with 42.2%. World exports fell 18% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 481 | 74.2% | USD 7.9 m | 16.37 | +68% |
| 2 | New Zealand | 69 | 10.6% | USD 340,000 | 4.93 | — |
| 3 | Belgium | 51 | 7.9% | USD 408,000 | 8.00 | +19% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 22 | 3.4% | USD 403,000 | 18.32 | +120% |
| 5 | Germany | 9 | 1.4% | USD 266,000 | 29.56 | +80% |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 7 | 1.1% | USD 129,000 | 18.43 | +75% |
| 7 | Italy | 4 | 0.6% | USD 65,000 | 16.25 | +300% |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 0.3% | USD 6,000 | 3.00 | — |
| 9 | Czechia | 1 | 0.2% | USD 21,000 | 21.00 | — |
| 10 | Denmark | 1 | 0.2% | USD 14,000 | 14.00 | — |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 421 | 42.2% | USD 3.5 m | 8.24 | +47% |
| 2 | Belgium | 120 | 12.0% | USD 1.8 m | 15.32 | −83% |
| 3 | Sweden | 86 | 8.6% | USD 357,000 | 4.15 | +1,333% |
| 4 | France | 68 | 6.8% | USD 559,000 | 8.22 | −33% |
| 5 | Germany | 53 | 5.3% | USD 909,000 | 17.15 | 0.0% |
| 6 | Spain | 49 | 4.9% | USD 705,000 | 14.39 | +11% |
| 7 | Italy | 48 | 4.8% | USD 749,000 | 15.60 | +700% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 31 | 3.1% | USD 424,000 | 13.68 | +11% |
| 9 | Portugal | 30 | 3.0% | USD 152,000 | 5.07 | +650% |
| 10 | New Zealand | 21 | 2.1% | USD 57,000 | 2.71 | — |
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.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most pigeon and other bird meat?
Egypt was the largest producer in 2024 with 11,849 t, 68.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of pigeon and other bird meat?
World production was 17,389 t in 2024, −14% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most pigeon and other bird meat?
In 2024: Egypt (11,849 t, 68.1%), Namibia (4,905 t, 28.2%), Saudi Arabia (452 t, 2.6%), Syria (142 t, 0.8%), Myanmar (33 t, 0.2%). Together they account for 100.0% of the world total.
Which country exports the most meat of pigeons and other birds n.e.c., fresh, chilled or frozen?
France exported 481 t in 2024, 74.2% of reported world exports, worth USD 7.9 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most meat of pigeons and other birds n.e.c., fresh, chilled or frozen?
United States imported 421 t in 2024, 42.2% 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.