Fresh or chilled goose meat market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled goose meat in Northern Europe saw significant shifts between 2018 and 2023. Volume fell from 3 231 tons in 2018 to 2 540 tons in 2020, a drop of over 20%. A strong recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 3 253 tons. The market then stabilized near this level, reaching 3 330 tons in 2022 and easing slightly to 3 216 tons in 2023.

By 2024, the market landscape was influenced by new EU regulations on origin labeling for fresh poultry meat, implemented in national legislation in Norway, which altered labeling requirements. Consumer preferences in the region continued to shift towards higher quality, natural products, and sustainability, while factors like inflation and weather-related challenges affected agricultural input costs and production conditions.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in Northern Europe

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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

Northern Europe's production of fresh or chilled goose meat has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 540 tonnes, marking an 8.0% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 41.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 16.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Northern Europe's exports of fresh or chilled goose meat have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 184 tonnes, a sharp rise of 34.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 7.6%, with an average annual increase of 2.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 800 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 27.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was the leading destination for Northern Europe's fresh or chilled goose meat exports in volume terms, accounting for 76.2% of total flows. The remaining exports were distributed among other partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern Europe's exports of fresh or chilled goose meat in value terms amounted to 1 509 thousand US dollars, up by 42.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 46.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 23.2%.

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

The structure of Northern Europe's fresh or chilled goose meat exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. France accounted for 33.7% of export value, the Netherlands for 4.4%, and Greenland for 3.2%, together making up 41.3% of total flows. The remaining 58.7% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to Northern Europe

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Northern Europe's imports of fresh or chilled goose meat have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 1 183 tonnes, a robust increase of 21.2% compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes rose by 83.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Germany were the leading sources for Northern Europe's fresh or chilled goose meat imports in volume terms. Hungary contributed 47.0%, Poland 21.8%, and Germany 11.6%, together accounting for 80.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Northern Europe's imports of fresh or chilled goose meat in value terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 3 873 thousand US dollars, down 14.3% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 12.2%, with an average annual rate of 3.9%. The highest value was in 2018 at 4 941 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 43.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Germany were the main sources for Northern Europe's fresh or chilled goose meat imports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 43.7%, Poland for 20.5%, and Germany for 14.4%, together absorbing 78.6% of total import value.

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

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