EU: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU frozen whole turkey market increased by 25% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in the EU

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

France (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen whole turkey production, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, frozen whole turkey production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

In France, frozen whole turkey production shrank by an average annual rate of -6.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+6.0% per year) and Belgium (+5.3% per year).

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen whole turkeys increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), making up an 8.7% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from France decreased at an average annual rate of -7.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (+43.2%), Spain (+9.6%), Italy (+6.8%) and Poland (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +43.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+5.6 p.p.), Romania (+3.9 p.p.), Italy (+2.7 p.p.) and Spain (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while France saw its share reduced by -12.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest frozen whole turkey supplier in the European Union, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in France amounted to -5.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+4.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen whole turkeys increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.4% against 2020 indices. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany was the main importer of frozen whole turkeys in the European Union, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 33% of total imports in 2022. Finland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Portugal (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Greece (X tons). All these countries together held near 45% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +35.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen whole turkeys in the European Union, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 9.9% share.

In Germany, frozen whole turkey imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+28.8% per year) and Denmark (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belgium ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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