HS Code:
The 'Of geese' category under the Harmonized System (HS) Code typically refers to live geese, geese meat, and related products such as feathers and down. This category falls under HS Chapter 01 (live animals) and Chapter 02 (meat and edible offal), with specific codes like 0105 for live poultry including geese, and 0207 for meat of poultry. These products are traded globally for food production, breeding, and industrial uses like feather and down for bedding and clothing. Trade in geese products is influenced by factors such as agricultural practices, consumer demand for poultry, and regional preferences for specialty products like foie gras.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
$320 million USD
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$280 million USD
23.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
12.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local poultry industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU internal trade or specific bilateral agreements)
Rising demand for organic and free-range geese products
Increased production costs but higher profit margins for exporters meeting these standards, particularly in Europe and North America
2021-2022
Growth in Asian markets for geese meat and down products
China and other Asian countries are increasing imports of geese down for textile industries and meat for culinary use, driving export growth for major producers
2020-2022
Impact of avian influenza outbreaks
Temporary trade bans and stricter regulations in affected regions have disrupted supply chains, notably in Europe and Asia
2022
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on the production of foie gras, requiring enhanced animal welfare practices for geese farming.
March 2023
Potential increase in production costs for European exporters, but also improved market access to ethically conscious consumers.
Significant outbreaks of avian influenza in Hungary and Poland led to temporary export bans on geese and poultry products to several countries.
January 2023
Short-term reduction in trade volume from affected countries, with potential shifts in market share to unaffected exporters like China.
A bilateral trade agreement between China and Hungary reduced tariffs on geese down and feathers, facilitating increased exports.
September 2022
Strengthened trade ties and boosted Hungary's export volume to China, potentially influencing global trade patterns.