Austria: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian turkey meat market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey Meat Production in Austria

In value terms, turkey meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Turkey meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average turkey meat yield in Austria totaled X kg per head, surging by 3.4% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average turkey meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in Austria; approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 8.6%. The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Austria

Turkey meat exports from Austria declined to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -13.7% on the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for turkey meat exports from Austria, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, turkey meat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), threefold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-11.1% per year) and Switzerland (+66.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for turkey meat exports from Austria, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+78.9% per year) and Hungary (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average turkey meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, the amount of turkey meat imported into Austria dropped modestly to X tons, shrinking by -2.4% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 5.2% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, turkey meat imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest turkey meat supplier to Austria, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, turkey meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-5.6% per year) and Poland (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to Austria, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-5.3% per year) and Poland (+5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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