Canada: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian turkey meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Turkey Meat Production in Canada

In value terms, turkey meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Turkey meat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of turkey meat in Canada totaled X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 5% against the previous year. The turkey meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in Canada totaled X heads in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 2.8%. The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of turkey meat, when their volume decreased by -14.5% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, turkey meat exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +118.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for turkey meat exports from Canada, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, turkey meat exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), fivefold. Jamaica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Trinidad and Tobago (+16.2% per year) and Jamaica (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for turkey meat exports from Canada, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jamaica ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jamaica (+13.7% per year) and Benin (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 29% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +76.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Jamaica (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, imports of turkey meat into Canada surged to X tons, increasing by 43% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, turkey meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest turkey meat supplier to Canada, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, turkey meat imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+2.1% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to Canada, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-0.7% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average turkey meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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