Brazil: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian turkey meat market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Turkey Meat Production in Brazil

In value terms, turkey meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Turkey meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of turkey meat in Brazil stood at X kg per head in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.6%. Over the period under review, the average turkey meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in Brazil reduced slightly to X heads, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.8% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of turkey meat increased by 36% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, turkey meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of turkey meat exports from Brazil, together accounting for 58% of total exports. Peru, the Netherlands, Angola, Benin, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, the Dominican Republic, Switzerland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +95.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Chile ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the largest markets for turkey meat exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising 73% of total exports. The Netherlands, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Benin, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Switzerland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +88.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, turkey meat export price increased by +89.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Angola ($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 Chile (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, imports of turkey meat into Brazil fell rapidly to X tons, which is down by -49.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The smallest decline of -1.2% was in 2013. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -9.3% was in 2013. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main turkey meat supplier to Brazil, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +12.3%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +7.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -4.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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