Fresh or chilled goose meat market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market for fresh or chilled goose meat in Israel grew by nearly 900 t to over 7 200 t. This expansion was primarily driven by government measures to increase import quotas and reduce tariffs on fresh meat, which significantly boosted imported volumes. The market then contracted in 2020, returning to around 6 300 t as import levels fell back near their 2018 figures, despite the continued policy of market liberalization.

A sharp resurgence occurred in 2021, with the market volume peaking at nearly 7 800 t. This surge was fueled by heightened consumer demand during major holidays such as Ramadan, Passover, and Independence Day, which led to a substantial increase in imports. However, in 2022, the market halved to under 4 800 t. This dramatic drop followed outbreaks of cattle disease in Portugal, which disrupted European meat supply chains and caused imports to plummet to 1 700 t.

The market partially recovered in 2023, rising to 5 100 t as import volumes improved. This recovery took place alongside new regulatory labeling requirements for fresh meat packaging and a reported decrease in beef supply, which likely supported demand for alternative meats like goose. For 2024, imports are projected to rise further, and planned deregulation—specifically the expected removal of restrictions on pre-packaged chilled ground meat—aims to increase competition and could lower consumer prices.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Israel ranked as the 11th largest producer of fresh or chilled goose meat from 2017 to 2020.

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

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

In 2020, Israel produced 3 125 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 3 144 tonnes. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, with a 0.6% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 0.1%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from Israel

Market analysis indicates that Israel did not export any fresh or chilled goose meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to Israel

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with a 4.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports of fresh or chilled goose meat to Israel totaled 3 192 tonnes, marking a significant 22.0% decrease from 2019. The peak value was 4 093 tonnes in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 272.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary dominated imports of fresh or chilled goose meat to Israel, accounting for 99.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries of fresh or chilled goose meat to Israel amounted to 18 900 thousand US dollars, representing a robust 16.3% decline compared to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 27 730 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, with an 18.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 90.6% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary served as the primary source for fresh or chilled goose meat imports to Israel, consistently accounting for 99.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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