EU: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in the EU

After three years of decline, the EU turkey meat market increased by 4.5% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Turkey Meat Production in the EU

In value terms, turkey meat production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined 60% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average turkey meat yield in the European Union dropped modestly to X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the turkey meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in the European Union expanded slightly to X heads, surging by 3.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 5%. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports in the EU

For the third year in a row, the European Union recorded decline in overseas shipments of turkey meat, which decreased by -8.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.2%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, turkey meat exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland was the main exporter of turkey meat in the European Union, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 38% of total exports in 2022. Germany (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held near 50% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +5.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest turkey meat supplier in the European Union, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland amounted to +7.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.2% per year) and France (-4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, the export price attained 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 Hungary ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of turkey meat decreased by -1.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild expansion. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the key importers of turkey meat, together making up 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to turkey meat imports into Germany stood at -2.0%. At the same time, Italy (+6.7%), the Czech Republic (+5.6%), Portugal (+3.3%), Romania (+3.1%), Spain (+1.9%) and Poland (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +6.7% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-1.5%), Austria (-3.7%) and the Netherlands (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (+2.9 p.p.), the Czech Republic (+2 p.p.), Spain (+1.6 p.p.), Portugal (+1.6 p.p.) and Romania (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Austria, the Netherlands and Germany saw its share reduced by -2.6%, -2.8% and -3.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported turkey meat in the European Union, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at -2.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.8% per year) and Spain (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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