Frozen whole turkeys market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for frozen whole turkeys in Germany began the period at 2 098 t in 2018, a year marked by a notable increase in imports of female breeding chicks, reflecting strengthened activity in the domestic poultry breeding sector. Market volume then fell to 1 535 t in 2019 before partially recovering to 1 688 t in 2020.

By 2024, the market had declined to 1 324 t. This followed a period of reported strain on poultry supplies; in 2023, the spot market for poultry, including turkeys, was described as depleted, indicating tight availability that likely contributed to the subsequent reduction in market volume.

Production frozen whole turkeys in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of frozen whole turkeys has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 377.9 K $ US, marking a moderate year-over-year decrease of 3.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 426.3 K $ US. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with an 8.4% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 8.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Germany's production of frozen whole turkeys has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 55 187 kg, representing a substantial year-over-year decrease of 11.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 25.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 9.5%. The peak was in 2018, with 74 649 kg produced. The most significant decline was in 2019, at 16.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 0.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Exports frozen whole turkeys from Germany

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.9-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, the volume of frozen whole turkeys exported from Germany was 44 t, indicating a sharp decrease of 74.3% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 172 t, with the largest increase that year at 147.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bunkers, Italy, and Switzerland formed the core of Germany's frozen whole turkey exports in kind. Bunkers accounted for 40.8% of exports, Italy for 17.3%, and Switzerland for 9.3%. Together, these three partners represented 67.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import levels varied by 3.1 times between the low in 2020 and the high in 2019. In 2020, the value of frozen whole turkey exports from Germany was 189 K $ US, which is 67.9% lower than the previous year. The peak value was in 2019 at 588 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 87.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bunkers, Italy, and Switzerland remained the key partners for Germany's frozen whole turkey exports in value terms. Bunkers accounted for 32.0% of exports, Italy for 26.4%, and Switzerland for 10.7%. Collectively, these three accounted for 69.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports frozen whole turkeys to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, frozen whole turkey shipments to Germany from abroad amounted to 1 677 t, showing a slight increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 646 t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 2 093 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 21.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 22.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France played a dominant role in Germany's imports of frozen whole turkeys in kind, consistently accounting for 91.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of frozen whole turkeys to Germany amounted to 5 118 K $ US, indicating a small improvement of 2.0% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 627 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, at 24.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 41.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France accounted for 89.7% of Germany's total imports of frozen whole turkeys in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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