Goose meat and offal market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The market for goose meat and offal in the MENA region began the period with production of 32 269 t in 2018. Factors such as increasing supply chain complexity across the Middle East and Africa, which raised the need for longer meat preservation, supported demand for frozen poultry meat including goose products. Saudi Arabia's dominance in the frozen poultry market, driven by tourism growth and advanced processing facilities, also provided a favorable backdrop. Market volume grew to 21 693 t in 2020, aided by these ongoing supply chain factors that boosted frozen meat consumption.

After the 2020 peak, market volume edged down to 20 942 t in 2021. A steep decline followed in 2022, with volume falling to 14 044 t. The market then saw a modest recovery to 14 784 t in 2023, helped by intensified competition in the UAE red meat market during Ramadan and higher demand for chilled and frozen meat in that period.

In 2024, imports of goose meat reached 3 265 t while exports were negligible at 28 t. Current market conditions are shaped by Saudi Arabia's leading position in poultry meat consumption, rising demand for high-quality protein, urbanization across the Middle East, expanded distribution channels, and growing consumer preference for frozen and ready-to-eat meat products.

Production goose meat and offal in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of goose meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Goose meat and offal production in the MENA region has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, production stood at 18 844 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 38.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 15.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 32 269 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 38.5% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 4.7%.

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

Exports goose meat and offal from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility over the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 tonnes, while the highest was reached in 2019 at 4 060 tonnes, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 335 times. In 2020, goose meat and offal exports from MENA totaled 619 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 84.8% year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a staggering rise of 33,433.6%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced significant instability throughout the timeframe. The lowest point was in 2017, and the peak was in 2019, with a 74-fold difference between these years. In 2020, goose meat and offal exports from MENA amounted to 3 673 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial drop of 83.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 22 374 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase took place in 2018, with a rise of 5,032.6%.

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

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

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

Imports goose meat and offal to MENA

Imports in kind, t

Market performance displayed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied by 3.1 times, with the low point in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, MENA's goose meat and offal imports reached 3 467 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 111.2% from the year before. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 511 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 53.2% decrease, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 205.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Ukraine, and Poland were the top contributors to imports in kind. Hungary accounted for 48.9% of imports, Ukraine for 3.6%, and Poland for 2.9%. Together, these three countries made up 55.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After increasing for two consecutive years, goose meat and offal imports into MENA from abroad declined. In 2020, imports totaled 19 491 thousand US dollars, which is 35.9% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.9%, averaging an annual decline of 6.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 30 413 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 29.5% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary dominated imports in value terms, accounting for 83.2% of the total. The remaining imports were spread across a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

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