World production of duck meat was about 4.2 million tonnes in 2011 with China producing two thirds of the total, some 1.7 billion birds. Other notable duck-producing countries in the Far East include Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and South Korea (12% in total). France (3.5%) is the largest producer in the West, followed by other EU nations (3%) and North America (1.7%). China was also by far the largest producer of goose and guinea fowl meat, with a 94% share of the 2.6 million tonne global market. COUNT 4
QSN1 How many ducks did China produce for consumption in 2011? ANS1 China producing two thirds of the total, some 1.7 billion birds QSN2 What other countries are important to the duck husbandry business? ANS2 Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and South Korea (12% in total) QSN3 Who is the largest producer of duck meat among the western nations? ANS3 France (3.5%) is the largest producer in the West, QSN4 What is the market percentage held by the country that controls the biggest share of the global market for goose and guinea fowl meat ANS4 94% share