Belgium: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian frozen whole turkey market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in Belgium

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports from Belgium

Frozen whole turkey exports from Belgium dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -34% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole turkey exports from Belgium, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole turkey exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Maldives (X tons), more than tenfold. Nigeria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+18.1% per year) and Nigeria (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen whole turkeys exports from Belgium, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 3.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Maldives, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to -7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (0.0% per year) and Maldives (+20.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen whole turkey export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($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 France (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of frozen whole turkeys, when their volume increased by 30% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole turkey to Belgium, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole turkey imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +39.2%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole turkeys to Belgium, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +42.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen whole turkey import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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