Fresh or chilled goose meat market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled goose meat in the United Kingdom experienced notable changes between 2018 and 2023. After an initial decline from 2 760 metric tons in 2018 to 2 362 metric tons in 2020, consumption rebounded sharply, reaching a peak of 3 042 metric tons in 2022 before a slight contraction to 2 910 metric tons in 2023. Domestic production followed a similar trajectory but fell more steeply to 2 159 metric tons in 2021, while imports rose significantly until 2020 and then stabilized.

The market recovery and peak in 2022 coincided with heightened consumer awareness of goose meat's nutritional qualities and its perception as a quality, naturally reared product. Simultaneously, guidance from the Food Standards Agency regarding the handling of previously frozen chilled poultry helped maintain stock levels during the key Christmas season, supporting market volume. These elements contributed to the increased domestic consumption observed that year.

Throughout the period, the market remained highly seasonal, driven by traditional Christmas demand and supplied largely by local free-range producers. Regulatory frameworks, including updated official controls on animal health and stricter labeling requirements for origin and production details, shaped market access and transparency.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in the United Kingdom

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Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the 13th largest producer of fresh or chilled goose meat globally.

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

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

The United Kingdom's production of fresh or chilled goose meat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 2 159 tonnes, representing a significant 15.0% drop compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 27.1%, with an average annual decline of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from the United Kingdom

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The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 3.2 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, a sharp 99.7% decrease from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 950.4 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 18.5%. Overall, export levels fluctuated dramatically, with a 293-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2021.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, France was the primary buyer of fresh or chilled goose meat from the United Kingdom, accounting for 82.1% of total exports by volume. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of the United Kingdom's fresh or chilled goose meat exports fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 8 000 US dollars, a 99.0% decrease year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value dropped by 99.1%, with an average annual decline of 78.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018-2021, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands were the key export partners for the United Kingdom's fresh or chilled goose meat in value terms. France accounted for 52.3% of exports, Ireland for 22.2%, and the Netherlands for 9.3%, together making up 83.8% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to the United Kingdom

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After rising for two years, the United Kingdom's imports of fresh or chilled goose meat declined. In 2021, imports stood at 710.9 tonnes, down 7.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 46.8%, with an average annual growth of 13.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 772.3 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 41.0%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Hungary, Poland, and Belgium were the main sources of fresh or chilled goose meat imports to the United Kingdom by volume. Hungary contributed 51.1%, Poland 28.1%, and Belgium 9.7%, collectively representing 88.9% of total import volume.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the United Kingdom imported fresh or chilled goose meat worth 2 530 000 US dollars, an 18.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value rose by 11.9%, with an average annual growth of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 132 000 US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary, Poland, and Belgium were the primary sources of fresh or chilled goose meat imports to the United Kingdom in value terms. Hungary accounted for 50.7% of import value, Poland for 26.5%, and Belgium for 11.4%, together comprising 88.5% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021