Goose meat and offal market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The North American goose meat market experienced a decline in volume from 1 045 t in 2018 to 986 t in 2019, a period characterized by stable to slightly rising prices without major regulatory shifts. A significant expansion followed in 2020, with market volume rising 16% to 1 145 t. This growth coincided with a drop in the price of goose meat to $2.66 per kg, making the product more accessible and likely stimulating consumption.

Market volume contracted by 8% to 1 049 t in 2021, a year marked by severe market stress as the price plummeted to $1.60 per kg due to supply chain disruptions and demand shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The market then stabilized, with volume at 1 006 t in 2022 and a slight recovery to 1 018 t in 2023. The price rebounded to $2.35 per kg in 2022, a year which also saw government encouragement of offal consumption for its nutritional value, providing underlying support for the category. Furthermore, Tyson Foods' strategic shift in 2023—closing fresh meat processing units while investing in cold-chain infrastructure—bolstered the distribution network for frozen meat products, including goose.

In 2024, imports of goose meat surged to 146 t, signaling strengthened demand. This aligns with broader consumer preference for frozen poultry meat and ongoing industry focus on automation to enhance processing efficiency.

Production goose meat and offal in Northern America

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

After two consecutive years of decline, goose meat and offal production in Northern America saw an increase. In 2019, production hit its lowest point at 933 tonnes. The following year, in 2020, output rose to 977 tonnes, marking a modest 4.7% year-over-year growth. The most significant production drop occurred in 2018, with a 2.4% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports goose meat and offal from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports reached their peak, but then plummeted to their lowest level in 2020, representing a dramatic 155-fold decrease. Specifically, Northern America exported just 0.1 tonnes of goose meat and offal in 2020, which is 99.4% lower than the previous year's figure.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the primary and nearly exclusive market for Northern America's goose meat and offal exports in volume terms, accounting for 98.0% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values displayed considerable volatility over the observed timeframe. After peaking in 2019, they fell sharply to their lowest point in 2020, with a 111-fold reduction. In 2020, Northern America's goose meat and offal exports were valued at 0.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 99.1% decline compared to 2019.

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

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Japan dominated Northern America's goose meat and offal exports in value terms, consistently representing 98.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports goose meat and offal to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes followed an unstable trend during this timeframe. In 2019, imports were at their lowest, totaling 61.7 tonnes. They then surged to 168.2 tonnes in 2020, marking a sharp 172.6% increase year-over-year and representing a 2.7-fold rise from the previous year's low. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, with a 45.0% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary was the dominant source for Northern America's goose meat and offal imports in volume terms, holding a 76.9% share of total imports, while other markets contributed smaller portions.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of decline, Northern America's goose meat and offal imports rebounded. In 2019, import values reached their minimum at 279.1 thousand US dollars. The next year, in 2020, imports climbed to 360.5 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic 29.2% year-over-year increase. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 52.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 22.0%. The largest yearly drop was recorded in 2018, at 42.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Denmark, and Poland were the main sources for Northern America's goose meat and offal imports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 62.6% of imports, Denmark for 6.5%, and Poland for 2.7%, together making up 71.9% of total import value.

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

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