Fresh or chilled goose meat market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled goose meat in Ukraine expanded from 8 514 t in 2018 to 9 823 t in 2020. This growth coincided with a general rise in poultry meat production, as leading processors reoriented operations toward European standards. Three major players consolidated their share of the poultry market in 2019, the same year exports of poultry meat increased by 17.5%. Although the COVID-19 pandemic began to reduce demand for traditional meats in 2020 over cross-contamination concerns, the goose meat market continued to grow as producers invested in new processing technologies to enhance quality and safety.

From 2021, the market contracted sharply, falling to 6 413 t in 2021 and to 5 101 t by 2023. Global logistics problems and volatile raw material prices hampered production and supply in 2021. The outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022 severely disrupted supply chains, reduced domestic consumption, and limited export routes. During this period, regulatory requirements for food safety and product labeling were strengthened, while consumer preferences shifted noticeably toward higher-quality chilled meat.

Production fresh or chilled goose meat Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine maintained the 6th position globally in terms of fresh or chilled goose meat production volume.

Top producers of fresh or chilled goose meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh or chilled goose meat, 2017-2020

Ukraine's fresh or chilled goose meat production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 9 800 tonnes, which is 2.1% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled goose meat to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 0.1 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 100.0% compared to 2019. In contrast, the highest volume was observed in 2018 at 218.0 tonnes, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2 517 times. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and France were the leading destinations for Ukraine's fresh or chilled goose meat exports in volume terms. Hong Kong accounted for 36.0% of exports, the Netherlands for 26.2%, and France for 20.9%. Together, these three countries represented 83.0% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, Ukraine exported fresh or chilled goose meat worth 0.5 thousand US dollars, marking a steep decrease of 99.9% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 166 thousand US dollars, resulting in a 4 653-fold difference between the peak and trough years. The largest annual increase was 35.4% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Hungary were the top contributors to Ukraine's fresh or chilled goose meat exports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 47.6% of export value, France for 26.6%, and Hungary for 12.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 87.0% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports fresh or chilled goose meat in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2020, Ukraine imported 23.3 tonnes of fresh or chilled goose meat, down by 36.5% compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 36.7 tonnes, showing a 19-fold difference between the peak and trough years. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 1 752.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary was almost the exclusive supplier of fresh or chilled goose meat to Ukraine, accounting for 96.5% of total imports in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Ukraine's imports of fresh or chilled goose meat increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 94 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic rise of 204.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, imports surged by 20 631.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 491.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary consistently served as the main source of fresh or chilled goose meat imports to Ukraine, absorbing 95.3% of total import value.

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

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