Fresh or chilled whole turkeys market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled whole turkeys in Greece gradually contracted from 2018 to 2023, with total volume falling from 2 234 t to 1 552 t. This decline was driven by a substantial reduction in imports, which dropped from 873 t to 299 t over the same period, outweighing the growth in domestic production.

Domestic production of fresh or chilled whole turkeys in Greece increased overall from 1 361 t in 2018 to 1 742 t in 2024, although it faced a temporary downturn in 2022 and 2023. The market's recovery in 2024 to 2 108 t was supported by a rebound in both local output and a slight rise in imports.

In value terms, the market mirrored the physical volume trend, declining from $7.0 million in 2018 to $4.9 million in 2023 before recovering to $6.6 million in 2024.

Production fresh or chilled whole turkeys in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Greece's production of fresh or chilled whole turkeys has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 4,659 thousand US dollars, marking a modest gain of 4.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 22%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of fresh or chilled whole turkeys in Greece has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Greece produced 1,605 tonnes, representing a gain of 3.0% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1,361 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a rise of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports fresh or chilled whole turkeys from Greece

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes varied significantly, with the low point in 2018 and the high in 2020, showing a 351-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Greece's export volume of fresh or chilled whole turkeys totaled 6 tonnes, up by 77.9% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, while the most substantial increase was in 2019, with a rise of 19,647.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Romania and North Macedonia together accounted for 83.6% of total exports in kind. Other countries contributed to a diversified but less significant portion of the export market.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Export values varied widely, with the low in 2018 and the high in 2020, showing a 373-fold difference. In 2020, Greece's export value of fresh or chilled whole turkeys amounted to 21 thousand US dollars, indicating a dramatic advance of 91.1% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.1 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a rise of 19,438.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Romania and North Macedonia remained the key destinations for exports in value terms, jointly taking 83.3% of total flows. Other partners were much less significant individually.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020

Imports fresh or chilled whole turkeys to Greece

Imports in kind, t

Imports of fresh or chilled whole turkeys into Greece have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Greece imported approximately 339 tonnes, marking a decrease of 44.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 67.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 31.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bulgaria, and France consistently remained the main sources for imports in kind, accounting for 46.6%, 24.7%, and 13.4% of imports, respectively. Together, they formed 84.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of fresh or chilled whole turkeys into Greece have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Greece imported approximately 1,303 thousand US dollars' worth, which is 37.3% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 62.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 27.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bulgaria, and France continued to be the main suppliers of fresh or chilled whole turkeys to Greece in value terms, accounting for 49.0%, 16.7%, and 14.9% of imports, respectively. Jointly, they formed 80.6% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020