Fresh or chilled goose meat market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled goose meat in Canada experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After an initial contraction to 967.8 t in 2019, consumption surged to a peak of 1 137.7 t in 2020 before gradually receding over the following years. By 2023, the market volume stood at 1 021.8 t, reflecting a period of adjustment after the earlier volatility.

The market decline in 2021, down to 1 040.0 t, was driven by widespread supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, which constrained the broader meat sector. Subsequently, the market stabilized and saw a modest recovery in 2023, supported by a general increase in poultry production and sales as the industry rebounded from the 2022 avian flu outbreak, alongside a consumer shift in meat preferences towards poultry products.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was one of the world's leading producers of fresh or chilled goose meat, ranking 16th globally by production volume.

Top producers of fresh or chilled goose meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh or chilled goose meat, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of decline, Canada's production of fresh or chilled goose meat rebounded in 2020. That year, output reached 977 tonnes, marking a 4.7% increase from 2019. Production had previously hit its lowest point in 2019 at 933 tonnes, following the largest annual decline of 2.4% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from Canada

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their peak in 2019 before plummeting to their lowest level in 2020, representing a staggering 155-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Canada exported just 0.1 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, a dramatic 99.4% decrease from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's exports of fresh or chilled goose meat were heavily concentrated on Japan, which accounted for 98.0% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated considerable volatility throughout this period. Export values peaked in 2019 and then dropped sharply to their lowest point in 2020, with a 111-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Canada's exports of fresh or chilled goose meat amounted to 0.3 thousand US dollars, representing a 99.1% decline compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Japan was Canada's primary export partner in value terms, accounting for 98.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed volatile behavior during these years. The lowest point occurred in 2019, followed by a peak in 2020, creating a 3.7-fold variation between these extremes. In 2020, Canada imported 160.6 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, a substantial 267.5% increase from 2019. The previous low of 43.7 tonnes was recorded in 2019, following the largest annual decline of 47.2% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary and the United States were Canada's main suppliers of fresh or chilled goose meat, together representing 99.5% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Canada's imports of fresh or chilled goose meat increased in 2020, reaching 300.7 thousand US dollars—a 26.9% rise from the previous year. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 56.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 237.1 thousand US dollars, following the largest annual decline of 43.2% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary dominated Canada's imports in value terms, accounting for 70.8% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020