Turkey: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish turkey meat market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 failed to regain momentum.

Turkey Meat Production in Turkey

In value terms, turkey meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Turkey meat production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of turkey meat in Turkey dropped modestly to X kg per head in 2022, waning by -2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. The turkey meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in Turkey rose notably to X heads, picking up by 8.6% compared with the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, shipments abroad of turkey meat decreased by -4.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for turkey meat exports from Turkey, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, turkey meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Benin (X tons), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +21.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+22.5% per year) and Benin (+15.3% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Jordan ($X) and Kuwait ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for turkey meat exported from Turkey worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports. Benin, Lebanon, Qatar, Guinea, Venezuela, Gabon, Azerbaijan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +56.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average turkey meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Lebanon (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of turkey meat increased by 1,084% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest turkey meat supplier to Turkey, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, turkey meat imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+48.7% per year) and Kuwait (+29.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest turkey meat suppliers to Turkey were Kuwait ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, which accounted for a further 10%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +90.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 turkey meat import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -22.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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