Eastern Europe: Preserved Turkey Market 2025

Preserved Turkey Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European preserved turkey market increased by 0.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Turkey Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, preserved turkey production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Turkey Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the third consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys, which increased by 0.4% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved turkey exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving 89% of total exports. Romania (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +30.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved turkey supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising 92% of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +32.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Preserved Turkey Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Preserved turkey imports was estimated at X tons in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved turkey imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hungary (X tons) was the largest importer of prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys, creating 36% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together making up a 48% share of total imports. The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - each reached a 7.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved turkey importing markets in Eastern Europe were Hungary ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +27.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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