Fresh or chilled goose meat market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled goose meat in Western Europe grew from 26 950 т in 2018 to 29 546 т in 2019, then stabilized near 29 300 т through 2021.

A sharp contraction followed, with the market falling to 22 819 т in 2022 and 20 500 т in 2023. This decline coincided with a sustained regional trend toward lower meat consumption and a shift in consumer preferences toward more sustainable and ethical products, including organic and antibiotic-free poultry.

During this period, JBS Foods announced in November 2021 its plan to launch cultivated meat by 2024, introducing a potential new product category that could shape future innovation in the meat sector.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat in Western Europe

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, Western Europe produced 6,562 tons of fresh or chilled goose meat, representing an 11.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Western Europe's production value of fresh or chilled goose meat declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 108.5 million US dollars, reflecting a 2.8% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 50%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 111.7 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 29.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat from Western Europe

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2018 at 5,376 tons and reached their lowest point in 2020 at 546 tons, resulting in a 9.9-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, shipments of fresh or chilled goose meat from Western Europe to abroad showed a dramatic decrease of 69.9% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a 136.3% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Czechia accounted for 9.9% of exports, Poland for 8.6%, and the United Kingdom for 4.7%, with these three countries together representing just 23.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of fresh or chilled goose meat from Western Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 4.5 million US dollars, marking a 53.0% drop year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 71.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 34.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 16.0 million US dollars, while the largest increase in that year was a modest 0.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of fresh or chilled goose meat from Western Europe were spread across many countries. Czechia contributed 6.9% of exports, Spain 5.6%, and Poland 5.3%, with these three countries jointly accounting for only 17.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat to Western Europe

Imports in kind, t

The volume of fresh or chilled goose meat imports into Western Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 23,272 tons, showing a moderate decline of 8.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 16.1%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 5.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland and Hungary dominated imports in kind, concentrating 96.3% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imported volumes of fresh or chilled goose meat in Western Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 93.1 million US dollars, amounting to a robust decline of 22.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 39.4%, averaging an annual decline of 15.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 168.2 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 28.8% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 9.5% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Poland and Hungary jointly accounting for 95.5% of total flows.

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

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