Turkey: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Turkey

The Turkish market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Turkey

In value terms, production of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 41%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from Turkey

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -8.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Liberia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Turkey, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases to Liberia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Panama (X tons), threefold. Antigua and Barbuda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.9% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Liberia stood at +19.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (+3.4% per year) and Antigua and Barbuda (+15.1% per year).

In value terms, Liberia ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases exports from Turkey, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Antigua and Barbuda ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Marshall Islands, with a 9.8% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Liberia amounted to +16.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Antigua and Barbuda (+12.7% per year) and Marshall Islands (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) and Bahamas ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -4.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2015 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -10.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2015 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -16.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 50%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh pork other than cuts or carcases to Turkey, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+18.9% per year) and Brazil (+14.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases to Turkey, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+18.4% per year) and Poland (+48.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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