Duck meat slaughtering in Belgium has shown a general downward trend from 2013 to 2023, decreasing from 48.0 thousand units to 36.0 thousand units. The year-on-year variation has fluctuated, with the most significant drops occurring in 2017 and 2019. Specifically, between 2013 and 2017, the decrease was more pronounced. From 2018 to 2023, the value stabilized somewhat, illustrating a smaller decline rate and a few years of no change in volumes.
Examining the CAGR, the period from 2018 to 2023 saw a less steep decline, averaging a -2.09% reduction per year. The forecast period from 2024 to 2028 continues the slight decline trend but at an even slower pace, projecting a -0.52% CAGR.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential stabilization or slight recovery if increases in demand for duck meat or improvements in production efficiency occur.
- Impact of regulations and consumer preferences on duck meat consumption.
- Technological advancements in poultry farming that could alter production capabilities.
