Egypt: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian turkey meat market rose sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Turkey Meat Production in Egypt

In value terms, turkey meat production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 490%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average turkey meat yield in Egypt reached X kg per head, picking up by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 78%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average turkey meat yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in Egypt shrank slightly to X heads in 2022, waning by -2.3% on 2021 figures. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production increased by +38.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of turkey meat increased by 189% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 2,119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,889%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for turkey meat exports from Egypt, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, turkey meat exports to Palestine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sierra Leone (X tons), more than tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Palestine amounted to +2,182.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sierra Leone (+151.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Palestine ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for turkey meat exports from Egypt, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sierra Leone ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Palestine amounted to +2,111.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sierra Leone (+26.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average turkey meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 194%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Kuwait (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Egypt

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of turkey meat decreased by -8.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 311% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, turkey meat imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 378% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of turkey meat to Egypt, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +46.1%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to Egypt, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +39.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average turkey meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices 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 Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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