Estonia: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian frozen whole turkey market contracted notably to $X in 2022, waning by -53.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, frozen whole turkey exports from Estonia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 805% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 2,510%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2,573% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole turkey exports from Estonia, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole turkey exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Finland amounted to -15.5%.

In value terms, Finland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen whole turkeys exports from Estonia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Finland amounted to -13.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen whole turkey export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen whole turkey export price increased by +42.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, the amount of frozen whole turkeys imported into Estonia contracted notably to X tons, shrinking by -36.6% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. 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

Lithuania (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen whole turkey imports to Estonia, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Finland lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen whole turkey suppliers to Estonia, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Finland lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 14%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +2.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen whole turkey import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 37% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen whole turkey import price increased by +55.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 42%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform