Turkey: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish poultry market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Poultry Production in Turkey

In value terms, poultry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of poultry in Turkey amounted to X kg per head in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average poultry yield hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Turkey contracted modestly to X heads, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for poultry production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Turkey

For the third year in a row, Turkey recorded growth in shipments abroad of poultry, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for poultry exports from Turkey, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for poultry exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 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 amounted to 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

The average poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external 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.

Poultry Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, the amount of poultry imported into Turkey soared to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poultry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Ukraine ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest poultry suppliers to Turkey, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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