Goose meat and offal market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for goose meat and offal in Western Europe maintained a relatively high volume, fluctuating around 29 000 t. This period was characterized by the expansion of cold storage and freezing infrastructure, which improved the availability and shelf life of frozen products, supporting consumption. Simultaneously, growing demand for convenient products and raw diets, along with the increased activity of discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl, contributed to product accessibility and sales.

Beginning in 2022, the market volume contracted significantly, falling to 22 979 t that year and further to 20 662 t in 2023. This decline coincided with a strengthening trend toward plant-based alternatives and a gradual reduction in meat consumption, particularly in the Netherlands where more people began avoiding meat several days a week. Furthermore, imports of frozen goose meat from Poland and Hungary, which influence local prices and availability, also contributed to the shift in overall market volume.

Throughout the period, strict EU regulations on meat traceability and origin, such as EU Regulation 1760/2000, shaped production and distribution practices, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while imposing specific operational requirements on market participants.

Production goose meat and offal in Western 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

In Western Europe, goose meat and offal production reached 6 562 tonnes in 2020, marking an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.9%.

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

Exports goose meat and offal from Western Europe

Exports in kind, t

The export market for goose meat and offal from Western Europe showed considerable volatility during these years. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 576 tonnes, which represents a 68.9% decrease year-over-year. In contrast, the highest volume was observed in 2018, reaching 6 431 tonnes. This resulted in an 11.2-fold difference between the peak and trough years. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 71.2% drop, while the most substantial increase was in 2018, with a 175.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of goose meat and offal exports from Western Europe was highly dispersed. The top three destinations—Czechia (9.5% of exports in kind), Poland (8.3%), and the United Kingdom (4.5%)—collectively accounted for just 22.3% of total flows. The remaining 77.7% was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Western Europe's goose meat and offal export value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 6.4 million US dollars, reflecting a 47.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 66.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -30.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of goose meat and offal exports in value terms remained highly diversified. The leading markets—Czechia (5.6% of exports in value terms), Spain (4.7%), and Poland (4.3%)—together represented only 14.6% of total flows. The remaining 85.4% was composed of numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports goose meat and offal to Western Europe

Imports in kind, t

The volume of goose meat and offal imports into Western Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 23 436 tonnes, indicating a modest decrease of 8.9% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, imports of goose meat and offal into Western Europe were heavily concentrated in two countries: Poland and Hungary. These two markets dominated the import flows, while other destinations played a less significant role individually.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Goose meat and offal imports into Western Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 98.4 million US dollars, representing a strong decrease of 22.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 40.2%, with an average annual decline of 15.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 178.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 29.0% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with an 8.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of goose meat and offal into Western Europe in value terms were largely focused on Poland and Hungary. Together, these two countries accounted for 94.3% of total import flows.

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

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