The duck meat slaughtering industry in Germany has witnessed a downward trend from 2013 to 2023, with significant fluctuations over the years. The industry peaked marginally in 2014 at 20.27 million units but faced a steady decline, dropping to 13.84 million units in 2023. Year-on-year variations demonstrated volatility with periods of negative and mild positive growth, indicating instability. The 5-year CAGR from 2019 to 2023 averaged -3.97%, reflecting consistent contraction.
Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 indicate a persistent downward trajectory, predicting a further decrease in duck meat slaughtering volume to 11.13 million units by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR shows an average annual decline of -3.46%, translating to an estimated overall reduction of 16.14% over this period.
Future trends to watch include:
- Environmental policies influencing livestock farming practices.
- Shifts in consumer preferences toward plant-based meats and sustainable protein sources.
- Innovations in meat production technologies that could impact traditional meat sectors.
