Australia and Oceania: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The frozen whole turkey market in Australia and Oceania stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest frozen whole turkey producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 91% of total volume. Moreover, frozen whole turkey production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), tenfold.

In Australia, frozen whole turkey production increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen whole turkeys decreased by -5.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,388% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 920%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the major exporter of frozen whole turkeys in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 61% of total exports in 2022. New Zealand (X tons) took a 35% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Fiji (4.6%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of +47.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Fiji, with a CAGR of +60.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 382%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen whole turkeys were imported in Australia and Oceania; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +41.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +39.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 107%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vanuatu represented the major importer of frozen whole turkeys in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 46% of total imports in 2022. Papua New Guinea (X tons) took a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Fiji (9.2%), French Polynesia (6.6%), Palau (5.2%) and Samoa (5%). Marshall Islands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Vanuatu was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen whole turkeys imports, with a CAGR of +57.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Marshall Islands (+30.1%) and Samoa (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Papua New Guinea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Palau (-2.3%), French Polynesia (-4.4%) and Fiji (-9.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vanuatu and Marshall Islands increased by +45 and +3.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vanuatu ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen whole turkeys in Australia and Oceania, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with an 8.7% share.

In Vanuatu, frozen whole turkey imports expanded at an average annual rate of +56.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Papua New Guinea (-3.8% per year) and Fiji (-6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 19%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palau (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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