Turkey: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish rabbit meat market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Production in Turkey

In value terms, rabbit meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Rabbit meat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Turkey stood at X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The rabbit meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Turkey; remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, approx. X kg of rabbit or hare meat were exported from Turkey; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, exports posted mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 92%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 124%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Panama (X kg) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Turkey, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, rabbit meat exports to Panama exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X kg), threefold. Russia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Panama amounted to +19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (0.0% per year) and Russia (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, Panama ($X) remains the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from Turkey, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7.2% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Panama totaled +36.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (0.0% per year) and Russia (+20.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2015 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rabbit meat export price increased by +25.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Vietnam ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ($X per ton) and Panama ($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 Malta (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, the amount of rabbit or hare meat imported into Turkey declined sharply to X kg, dropping by -95.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 444% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 490%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X kg) was the main supplier of rabbit meat to Turkey, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to -6.7%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +5.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rabbit meat import price increased by +92.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Poland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +14.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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