Greece: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in Greece

The Greek turkey meat market totaled $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Turkey Meat Production in Greece

In value terms, turkey meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average turkey meat yield in Greece totaled X kg per head, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average turkey meat yield attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in Greece shrank to X heads, with a decrease of -3.6% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of turkey meat decreased by -16.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 120%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 110%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Cyprus (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main destinations of turkey meat exports from Greece, with a combined 96% share of total exports. Italy and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +61.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for turkey meat exports from Greece, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cyprus stood at +23.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-9.1% per year) and Italy (+66.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 Albania (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of turkey meat were imported into Greece; waning by -19.3% compared with 2021. In general, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, turkey meat imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -7.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of turkey meat imports to Greece, together comprising 50% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest turkey meat suppliers to Greece, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Hungary, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +38.1%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($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 UK (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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