Turkey: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish frozen whole turkey market decreased by -4.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Frozen whole turkey consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in Turkey

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Frozen whole turkey production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen whole turkeys increased by 8.1% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 134%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 182% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Somalia (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen whole turkey exports from Turkey, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Somalia (with a CAGR of +48.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kenya ($X) and Somalia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen whole turkey exported from Turkey worldwide, together accounting for 68% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +39.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Venezuela ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($X per ton) and Iraq ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, imports of frozen whole turkeys into Turkey stood at X kg, picking up by 6.7% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 509% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 526% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole turkey to Turkey, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole turkey imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Montenegro (X kg), with a 13% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -55.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-60.3% per year) and Montenegro (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole turkeys to Turkey, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.2% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -57.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-63.0% per year) and Brazil (-72.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen whole turkey import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -21.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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