Goose meat and offal market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Northern European market for fresh, chilled, or frozen goose meat and offal contracted, with volume falling from 3 232 t to 2 542 t. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 3 254 t, and further modest growth to 3 333 t occurred in 2022. The market then experienced a slight contraction to 3 217 t in 2023.

Entering 2024, the market is influenced by a heightened consumer focus on sustainability and organic products, which could bolster demand for goose meat perceived as responsible and environmentally friendly. Additionally, new regulatory requirements for origin labeling and traceability for fresh, chilled, and frozen meat are being implemented across several Nordic countries, affecting market access and packaging standards.

Production goose meat and offal in Northern Europe

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 Northern Europe has been declining for three years in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 540 tonnes, which represents a modest decrease of 8.0% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 41.9%, averaging an annual decline of 16.6%.

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

Exports goose meat and offal from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Exports of goose meat and offal from Northern Europe have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, shipments reached 1 184 tonnes, up 34.9% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 7.6%, with an average annual increase of 2.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 800 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 27.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was the leading buyer of goose meat and offal from Northern Europe, accounting for 76.2% of total exports by volume. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of goose meat and offal exports from Northern Europe stood at 1 510 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 42.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 45.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 23.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, export value was spread across multiple partner countries. France accounted for 33.7% of the total, followed by the Netherlands at 4.4% and Greenland at 3.2%. Together, these three countries made up 41.3% of the total export value.

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

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

Imports goose meat and offal to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Imports of goose meat and offal into Northern Europe have increased for three years running. In 2020, imports totaled 1 185 tonnes, reflecting a 21.0% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volume grew by 82.8%, averaging an annual increase of 22.3%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the main suppliers of goose meat and offal to Northern Europe were Hungary, with 46.9% of import volume, Poland at 21.8%, and Germany at 11.6%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 80.3% of total imports by volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of goose meat and offal imports into Northern Europe has fallen for two consecutive years. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 898 thousand US dollars, marking a notable decrease of 14.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 12.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 950 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 42.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Germany were consistently the top sources for imports by value. Hungary accounted for 43.5% of the total, Poland for 20.4%, and Germany for 14.3%. Together, they represented 78.2% of total import value.

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

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