Goose meat and offal market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for goose meat and offal in Germany contracted significantly from over 23 000 t in 2018 to approximately 16 000 t by 2023, despite a temporary uptick in 2020. The general decline in market volume coincided with stricter German production and animal welfare regulations, which encouraged interest in meat substitutes and may have dampened traditional demand. Concurrently, consumer preference for fresh processed meat due to its preserved nutrient content supported certain market segments, while competitive imports of frozen goose meat from Poland and Hungary influenced supply conditions.

By 2022, the market was notably shaped by large poultry players like the PHW Group and Plukon Food Group, maintaining significant shares. The adjustment of meat supply calculations in 2022 and 2024 aimed to reflect more realistic data, while the emphasis on chilled and frozen logistics, with strict temperature controls for fresh meat, remained a key factor for market access and quality assurance throughout the period. These elements contributed to the evolving structure and volume of the goose meat market.

In 2023, while overall poultry supply remained stable, goose meat volumes continued to decline, reflecting shifts within the meat sector. By 2024, updated methodologies indicated a slight per capita increase in poultry consumption, suggesting a potential basis for market stabilization, though the direct impact on goose meat volumes remains to be seen.

Production goose meat and offal in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany was one of the world's top producers of goose meat and offal from 2017 to 2020, ranking 9th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of goose meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Germany produced 4 500 tonnes of goose meat and offal, representing a 57.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 54.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 866 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 8.3% that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of goose meat and offal in Germany was valued at 19 038 thousand US dollars, showing a 35.5% gain over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The minimum value occurred in 2019 at 14 051 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports goose meat and offal from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's volume of goose meat and offal exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 276 tonnes, a 64.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 81.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 43.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 1 609 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Czechia, and Poland consistently held leading positions in Germany's export structure for goose meat and offal by volume. Austria accounted for 33.7% of exports, Czechia for 15.6%, and Poland for 13.5%, together making up 62.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Goose meat and offal deliveries from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 1.2 million US dollars, a sharp contraction of 69.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 84.9%, with a compound annual decline of 46.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 8.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Czechia, and Poland continued to be the main buyers of goose meat and offal from Germany in value terms. Austria represented 37.3% of exports, Czechia 14.7%, and Poland 11.5%, jointly forming 63.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports goose meat and offal to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Goose meat and offal deliveries to Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 18 666 tonnes, indicating a limited drop of 4.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16.4%, with a compound annual decline of 5.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland and Hungary concentrated 97.5% of Germany's total imports of goose meat and offal by volume, while the remaining share was distributed among other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's goose meat and offal import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 73.2 million US dollars, marking a solid decline of 22.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 42.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 16.7%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 131.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 4.2%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 28.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland and Hungary remained the principal sources for Germany's imports of goose meat and offal in value terms, jointly accounting for 97.3% of total flows; other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

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