Prices for traditional roast goose in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are expected to remain at the same level as last year. According to the German Goose Farming Association (BBG), the retail price for a fresh, domestically produced goose is around 19 to 21 euros per kilogram. Frozen geese are said to cost 14 to 15 euros per kilogram.
Significant price reductions are to be expected for imported geese. "In some cases, prices are 50 percent lower than in the previous year," the association said. However, the reason for this is not cheaper production abroad, but above all cut-throat competition and high stock levels at producers.
According to the BBG, it is sufficient to pre-order a goose from retailers by the end of November. However, if you want a St. Martin's or Christmas goose from a small slaughterhouse with limited stock, you should place your order early.
