Fresh or chilled goose meat market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh or chilled goose meat market in the MENA region began the period with robust production of 32 269 t in 2018, supported by infrastructure improvements such as the opening of a new 25 t cold-storage facility in October that year, which strengthened the supply chain for meat products. Market volume then contracted to 17 429 t in 2019 before recovering to 21 693 t in 2020, driven by increased imports and lower exports.

From 2021 onward, the market experienced shifts. In 2021, volume edged down to 20 942 t amid changes in distribution channels, including a decline in the small‑store segment that affected product accessibility. A sharp drop to 14 044 t followed in 2022. The market partially rebounded to 14 781 t in 2023, aided by the rapid 30% expansion of e‑commerce in the region, which broadened sales reach and convenience for consumers.

In 2024, while production data are not yet available, import volumes rose, and the industry continued to evolve with the adoption of sustainable technologies like fully electric refrigerated trucks and consolidation moves such as the acquisition of a primary poultry processing plant, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and supply‑chain resilience.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

Fresh or chilled goose meat production in the MENA region has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, production reached 18 844 tonnes, marking a 5.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 38.8%, which translates to an annualized decline of 15.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 32 269 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 38.5% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 4.7%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 12 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 4 060 tonnes, showing a dramatic 338-fold variation between these years. In 2020, MENA exported 619 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, which represents an 84.8% drop from the prior year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, soaring by 33 741.0%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was registered in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 134 times. In 2020, foreign supplies of fresh or chilled goose meat from MENA reached 3 660 thousand US dollars, down by 83.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 22 374 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 9 176.8%.

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

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to MENA

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports hit their minimum in 2017 and reached their maximum in 2018, with a 3.2-fold variation between these years. In 2020, MENA imported 3 467 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, up by 111.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 511 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 53.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, jumping by 220.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Ukraine, and Poland formed the key group of partners for imports of fresh or chilled goose meat to MENA in kind. Hungary accounted for 49.0% of imports, Ukraine for 3.6%, and Poland for 2.9%, collectively representing 55.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, imported volumes of fresh or chilled goose meat in MENA declined. In 2020, imports reached a value indicating a sudden fall of 36.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 30 413 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 29.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Hungary was the main supplier of fresh or chilled goose meat to MENA in value terms, capturing 83.2% of total imports, while other partners held relatively modest shares.

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

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