Fresh or chilled goose meat market in South Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled goose meat in South Africa experienced considerable shifts between 2018 and 2023. Domestic market volume started at 550.5 t in 2018 but contracted to 408.4 t by 2022, before rebounding to 496.8 t in 2023. This volatility was largely dictated by trade dynamics: imports ended after 2018, while exports expanded sharply from 3.1 t in 2018 to a peak of 103.4 t in 2022, diverting production away from the local market. South Africa's established role as a net exporter of red meat provided the foundation for this export growth, and the initial market size was consistent with a global positive trend in duck and goose meat production.

Domestic production displayed steady, albeit slow, growth from 501.0 t in 2018 to 514.2 t in 2023. During this period, a notable change in goose farming practices emerged, shifting focus from live plucking to collecting down as a by-product of meat processing. This integration facilitated the commercial expansion of geese for both meat and down. Furthermore, the industry identified reliable market access as critical for growth, with the supply chain increasingly oriented toward meat and specialty by-products to meet demand for high-end agricultural goods.

The market's recovery in 2023 was directly linked to a sudden reduction in exports, which fell to 17.3 t, allowing a much larger share of production to supply the domestic market. The overall period from 2018 to 2023 illustrates a market evolving in response to export opportunities and structural changes in production, aimed at capitalizing on premium product segments.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in South Africa

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, South Africa ranked 19th globally in the production of fresh or chilled goose meat.

Top producers of fresh or chilled goose meat, 2018-2021

World map of production of fresh or chilled goose meat, 2018-2021

South Africa's production of fresh or chilled goose meat grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 510.6 tonnes, marking a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from South Africa

Exports in kind, kg

South Africa's exports of fresh or chilled goose meat rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 68 856 kg, a significant jump of 124.5% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 2 109.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 180.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Lesotho was the primary market for South Africa's exports in kind, accounting for 89.5% of total shipments, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

South Africa's exports of fresh or chilled goose meat in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value stood at 111.9 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 138.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 1 101.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 129.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Lesotho remained the top buyer of fresh or chilled goose meat from South Africa in value terms, holding 82.5% of total exports, while the rest was spread across various other nations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to South Africa

Imports in kind, kg

The import market for fresh or chilled goose meat in South Africa showed high volatility during these years. The period from 2018 to 2020 saw extreme fluctuations, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 5 266 760 times. In 2021, imports reached 0.1 kg, a dramatic increase of 800.0% from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 0.0 kg, following the largest decline of 100.0% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil was the nearly exclusive supplier of fresh or chilled goose meat to South Africa in kind, representing 100.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

South Africa's imports of fresh or chilled goose meat in value terms fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 0.0 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep drop of 61.6% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate of -95.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, Brazil dominated South Africa's import structure in value terms, capturing 99.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021