Goose meat and offal market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian goose meat and offal market is a niche segment within the poultry industry, primarily driven by local producers such as Ferme Québec-Oies in Quebec and consumed during festive occasions by specific communities. In 2018, the market volume stood at 1 025 metric tons, supported by this dedicated production base.

Market volume fluctuated significantly in the following years. It dropped to 968 metric tons in 2019, then surged by 18% to 1 139 metric tons in 2020, largely due to a sharp increase in imports. This volatility coincided with broader shifts in the protein sector, including Maple Leaf's investments in alternative proteins through GreenLeaf Foods, reflecting changing consumer interests. By 2021, volume retreated to 1 042 metric tons as imports normalized.

After a slight decline to 1 013 metric tons in 2022, the market stabilized at 1 022 metric tons in 2023. This stabilization occurred alongside growing overall poultry demand and heightened consumer focus on quality and traceability, which benefited niche products like goose meat. Local producers continued to emphasize premium offerings, sustaining the market's specialty character.

Production goose meat and offal in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Canada ranked as the 16th largest producer of goose meat and offal from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of goose meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of goose meat and offal, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Canada's production of goose meat and offal rebounded in 2020. The country produced 977 tonnes that year, marking a moderate increase of 4.7% compared to 2019. Production had reached its lowest point in 2019 at 933 tonnes, with the largest annual decline occurring in 2018 at 2.4%.

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

Exports goose meat and offal from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 at just 0.1 tonnes, representing a dramatic 99.4% decrease from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2019, creating a 155-fold difference between these two years.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan dominated Canada's goose meat and offal exports in volume terms, accounting for 98.0% of all shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values followed an unstable pattern throughout the timeframe. The highest level was recorded in 2019, while 2020 saw the lowest at 0.3 thousand US dollars—a 99.1% drop from the previous year and a 111-fold difference from the 2019 peak.

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

Canada's export market in value terms remained highly concentrated from 2017 to 2020, with Japan alone responsible for 98.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports goose meat and offal to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes experienced notable volatility. The lowest point came in 2019 at 44.1 tonnes, followed by a sharp recovery to 161.7 tonnes in 2020—a 266.8% increase year-over-year. This created a 3.7-fold difference between the trough and peak. The most significant annual decline occurred in 2018 at 47.1%.

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

Hungary and the United States clearly dominated Canada's goose meat and offal imports by volume from 2017 to 2020, together representing 99.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Canada's imports of goose meat and offal by value increased in 2020 to 320.1 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 31.1% rise compared to 2019. The lowest point in the period was 2019 at 244.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decrease occurring in 2018 at 42.9%. Overall, imports decreased by 53.7% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an annualized decline of 22.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and the United States continued to be the primary sources for Canada's goose meat and offal imports by value, jointly accounting for 97.0% of total import flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

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