New Zealand: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand turkey meat market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Turkey Meat Production in New Zealand

In value terms, turkey meat production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average turkey meat yield in New Zealand amounted to X kg per head, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The turkey meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in New Zealand amounted to X heads in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 0.8%. The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of turkey meat exported from New Zealand surged to X tons, with an increase of 79% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 190% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, turkey meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 211%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for turkey meat exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, turkey meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X tons), twofold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +56.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (+12.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+159.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for turkey meat exports from New Zealand, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +60.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+870.6% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+223.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average turkey meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 33% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, turkey meat export price increased by +92.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 56%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kiribati ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into New Zealand

For the third year in a row, New Zealand recorded growth in supplies from abroad of turkey meat, which increased by 91% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 28,985%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, turkey meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20,301% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of turkey meat to New Zealand, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +112.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +83.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 924%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -13.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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