Turkey: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish meat and poultry market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Turkey

In value terms, meat and poultry production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Meat and poultry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average meat and poultry yield in Turkey amounted to X kg per head, stabilizing at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The meat and poultry yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Turkey dropped to X heads, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, meat and poultry exports from Turkey reached X tons, growing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for meat and poultry exports from Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat and poultry exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), eightfold. Iran (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkmenistan ($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 Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat and poultry was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Ukraine ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 meat and poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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