Turkey: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish meat market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Production in Turkey

In value terms, meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat in Turkey contracted slightly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. 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 recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Turkey dropped to X heads, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. As a result, the amount of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Meat Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of meat exported from Turkey soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for meat exports from Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Qatar (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Jordan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the largest markets for meat exported from Turkey worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Cyprus, France, Liberia, the Netherlands, Malta, Marshall Islands, Panama, Egypt and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Meat Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest meat suppliers to Turkey were New Zealand ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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