Germany: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Germany

The German frozen whole turkey market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in Germany

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen whole turkeys were exported from Germany; rising by 48% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 147%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 87%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Georgia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen whole turkey exports from Germany, together accounting for 38% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +97.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Georgia ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen whole turkey exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 44% share of total exports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +94.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen whole turkey export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Netherlands (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of frozen whole turkeys into Germany soared to X tons, increasing by 91% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a moderate expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen whole turkey to Germany, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole turkey imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+36.7% per year) and Italy (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole turkeys to Germany, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+40.9% per year) and Italy (-7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen whole turkey import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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