Ireland: Frozen Turkey Cut Market 2025

Frozen Turkey Cut Market Size in Ireland

The Irish frozen turkey cut market shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -37.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Frozen Turkey Cut Production in Ireland

In value terms, frozen turkey cut production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 222% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Turkey Cut Exports

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for frozen turkey cut exports from Ireland, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen turkey cut exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled -18.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.8% per year).

It was followed by Mozambique, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+9.0% per year) and Mozambique (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen turkey cut export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 224%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 UK (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Turkey Cut Imports

Imports into Ireland

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of frozen cuts of turkey decreased by -26.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 86%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen turkey cut imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 94%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen turkey cut to Ireland, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen turkey cut imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +44.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.9% per year) and Poland (+20.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen cuts of turkey to Ireland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +51.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+24.7% per year) and France (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen turkey cut import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Poland ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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