Fresh or chilled whole turkeys market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled whole turkeys in Italy showed significant volume shifts between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 75 458 tonnes, consumption fell to around 55 000 tonnes in 2019 and 2020, then rebounded strongly to 74 502 tonnes in 2021. This recovery was followed by a steep contraction in 2022, when the market volume more than halved to 36 252 tonnes.

Market value trends did not always align with physical volume, indicating changing price levels. For instance, while the market shrank in tonnage in 2019, its value increased from $106.7 million to $121.8 million. The sharp volume drop in 2022 brought the market value down to $88.9 million, but a rise in 2023 and 2024 pushed it back above $100 million, even as volume recovery remained partial.

By 2024, the market volume reached 38 753 tonnes, which was nearly 50% lower than the 2018 level. The period was marked by high volatility, with the most pronounced downturn occurring in 2022 before a gradual upturn in the following two years.

Production fresh or chilled whole turkeys in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Italy, the production value of fresh or chilled whole turkeys reached 116.7 million US dollars in 2020, representing a modest decline of 9.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 41.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -16.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 113.0 million US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, with a drop of 43.3%, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy's production volume of fresh or chilled whole turkeys has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 56.8 thousand tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 58.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 25.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports fresh or chilled whole turkeys from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy exported 1 792 tonnes of fresh or chilled whole turkeys in 2020, a dramatic drop of 25.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 32.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ireland—collectively accounted for 53.4% of Italy's total exports in volume of fresh or chilled whole turkeys.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's cross-border shipments of fresh or chilled whole turkeys were valued at 6 113 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant decline of 18.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 18.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ireland were the principal buyers of fresh or chilled whole turkeys from Italy in value terms, accounting for 27.7%, 22.3%, and 11.4% of exports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 61.3% of Italy's total export value.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled whole turkeys to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's import volumes of fresh or chilled whole turkeys have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 77 tonnes, a decrease of 4.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 137 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 41.3%, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, at 26.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany and France remained the key partner countries for Italy's imports in volume, together accounting for 84.2% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of fresh or chilled whole turkeys in value terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported a total of 543 thousand US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 12.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 31.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 543 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 35.4%, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, at 21.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and France jointly absorbed 81.4% of Italy's total imports in value terms of fresh or chilled whole turkeys, with the remaining volume distributed across smaller markets.

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

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