Eastern Europe: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European frozen whole turkey market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together comprising 88% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen whole turkeys were exported in Eastern Europe; picking up by 312% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 62% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), constituting a 28% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (+43.2%), Lithuania (+24.7%), Hungary (+1.6%) and Ukraine (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +43.2% from 2012-2022. While the share of Romania (+27 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Hungary (-1.6 p.p.) and Poland (-12.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest frozen whole turkey supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 6% share.

In Poland, frozen whole turkey exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+39.8% per year) and Hungary (+8.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of frozen whole turkeys decreased by -31.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 205% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 207% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria represented the key importer of frozen whole turkeys in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 46% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together achieving a 49% share of total imports. The following importers - Latvia (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) - each accounted for a 3.9% share of total imports.

Imports into Bulgaria increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Latvia (+19.4%) and Hungary (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +19.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Romania (-1.9%), Poland (-6.1%), the Czech Republic (-13.3%) and Estonia (-15.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Poland and Latvia increased by +40, +13, +4.9, +3 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen whole turkeys in Eastern Europe, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 16% share.

In Bulgaria, frozen whole turkey imports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-12.4% per year) and Hungary (+15.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 40% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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