The European Commission has opened an anti‑dumping investigation into Chinese duck meat, citing a €1bn daily trade deficit and alleged subsidies that lower prices for the Pekin duck.

China reportedly supplies 4.8mn tonnes of duck meat globally, while the EU market was valued at €800mn in 2025, with imports from China at €199mn. The probe targets fresh, frozen and smoked duck imports and could lead to tariffs that would hit EU poultry producers.

EU farmers warn that underpriced imports erode sales and profit margins. Chinese authorities have replied with tariffs on pork, dairy and cognac, echoing the EU’s response. The dispute may trigger a broader trade clash that could affect other commodities, such as Prosecco, and pressure EU members to act.

This development threatens to deepen EU‑China trade friction, erode EU poultry margins, and shift commodity market dynamics. Investors in European agriculture should monitor tariff outcomes, while Chinese producers face heightened scrutiny of their export practices.