Fresh or chilled goose meat market in SADC

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, production of fresh or chilled goose meat in SADC remained very stable, fluctuating narrowly between 13 279 t and 13 289 t each year. The total market volume mirrored this steadiness, holding around 13 300–13 400 t for most of the period. This consistent output occurred within a small-scale commercial context where reliable market access was identified as a critical factor for potential expansion, driven by growing demand for specialized, high-end agricultural products.

A sharp deviation occurred in 2022 when market volume jumped to 19 710 t, driven entirely by a temporary surge in imports to 6 448 t. Domestic production was unaffected, and by 2023 the market had returned to its typical level near 13 300 t. In subsequent years, market drivers continued to emphasize the importance of secure distribution channels for commercial goose farming, while broader factors like the El Niño weather pattern were noted for their potential indirect impact on agricultural input costs and meat production generally.

Consumer preference for fresh, natural, and leaner meats remained a steady influence on the fresh meat segment, supporting the positioning of products like goose meat. The market structure, characterized by minimal exports and small-scale production, showed little change throughout the period.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in SADC

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

In 2020, SADC produced 13 287 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, showing little change from the previous year. Production was slightly higher than in 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 13 279 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 0.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 0.1%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, with a 26-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC's exports of fresh or chilled goose meat totalled 8.6 tonnes, marking a 30.2% decrease compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7.7 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 96.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 60.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the clear leader in the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 1.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 37-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, SADC exported 53.3 thousand US dollars of fresh or chilled goose meat, representing a 13.9% reduction compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 50.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 97.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 23.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Nigeria accounted for 2.2% of exports in value terms, the United Arab Emirates for 1.6%, and Greece for 1.6%, jointly representing 5.3% of total flows. Many other countries accounted for the remaining 94.7%.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to SADC

Imports in kind, t

SADC's volume of fresh or chilled goose meat imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 39.4 tonnes, representing a 63.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 74.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 36.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 188.0 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 22.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for imports in kind of fresh or chilled goose meat to SADC were Uruguay, accounting for 30.7% of imports in kind, Brazil at 22.1%, and Turkey at 16.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with an 8.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of fresh or chilled goose meat to SADC reached 47.9 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp decrease of 88.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 412.2 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 11.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Brazil, and Uruguay remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 26.2% of imports in value terms, Brazil for 24.5%, and Uruguay for 13.2%, with a combined share of 63.9% of total flows.

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

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