Fresh or chilled goose meat market in Eastern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for fresh or chilled goose meat in Eastern Africa gradually declined from 12 902 tons to 12 775 tons. This decrease was primarily driven by a sharp contraction in imports, which fell from 126 tons to just 1 ton, while domestic production remained stable near 12 780 tons annually. Initiatives like Uganda's holistic value chain approach to improve meat production and quality provided a foundation for steady output early in the period.

By 2022, meat prices in Uganda surged due to animal scarcity, indicating broader supply constraints that likely limited the availability of imported goose meat. The market trend was further influenced in 2024 by a 3.1% drop in global consumption of duck and goose meat, reflecting a shift in international demand. Technological advancements in meat processing and packaging, coupled with a consumer preference shift toward more affordable and convenient poultry products, began to reshape regional market dynamics.

Additionally, Kenya's growing meat exports, buoyed by demand from Gulf and Asian markets, signaled stronger regional trade coordination, though goose meat exports remained minimal. Movement restrictions for cattle in Uganda due to disease control also created challenges for meat supply chains, potentially affecting cross-border market access.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in Eastern Africa

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

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

In 2020, Eastern Africa produced 12 780 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, showing virtually no change from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 12 778 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from Eastern Africa

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The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1.3 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 9.4 tonnes, representing a 7.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, fresh or chilled goose meat shipments from Eastern Africa to abroad reached 9.4 tonnes, marking a dramatic 101.6% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 13.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 252.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for fresh or chilled goose meat was highly diversified. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 12.3% of exports in kind, the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 10.0%, and the United Kingdom for 3.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 25.5% of total flows, with the remaining 74.5% shared among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Fresh or chilled goose meat exports from Eastern Africa increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 54.2 thousand US dollars, which represents a 172.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 2 227.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 185.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the leading buyer of fresh or chilled goose meat from Eastern Africa in value terms, accounting for 35.4% of exports. The Democratic Republic of the Congo followed with 29.2%, and South Africa with 4.0%. Together, these three countries represented 68.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to Eastern Africa

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018 at 125.8 tonnes, representing a 62-fold difference between these years. In 2020, fresh or chilled goose meat imports into Eastern Africa stood at 19.6 tonnes, reflecting a 77.4% decline year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6 056.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay was the largest source of imports in kind, accounting for 42.9% of the total. Turkey followed with 22.5%, and Indonesia with 11.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 76.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019 at 362.9 thousand US dollars, representing a 145-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eastern Africa's fresh or chilled goose meat imports reached 85.4 thousand US dollars, marking a 76.5% reduction compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6 325.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the leading source of imports in value terms, accounting for 36.3% of the total. Uruguay and the United States each represented 18.3%. Together, these three countries formed 72.9% of total import flows.

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

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