Duck meat production in France saw an initial increase from 2013 to 2015, peaking at 286.92 thousand metric tons in 2015. However, it then faced a sharp decline from 2016, hitting a low of 205.16 thousand metric tons in 2020. Production has since hovered around the 200 thousand metric ton mark, and in 2023, duck meat production stood at 205.53 thousand metric tons. Over the last two years, production decreased by 1.63% in 2022 and registered another 1.63% fall into 2023. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been -1.79%. Looking ahead to 2028, the forecasted 5-year CAGR stands at -1.43%, predicting an overall 6.96% decline by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Environmental regulations impacting livestock farming practices.
- Changes in consumer preferences towards alternative protein sources.
- Potential market disruptions due to geopolitical factors or disease outbreaks among poultry.
- Innovations in farming and production techniques to improve efficiency and sustainability.
