Poultry meat and offal market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

At the start of the period, Turkey's domestic poultry meat market volume experienced a slight contraction, declining from 4.0 million tons in 2018 to 3.9 million tons in 2020. This occurred against a backdrop of active export expansion, as the country solidified its position as a leading regional exporter by entering new markets like Iraq and Uzbekistan. High per capita chicken meat consumption, exceeding 17 kg, provided steady domestic demand, but a greater share of production was directed abroad. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused some logistical disruptions, yet the industry's rapid adaptation and the growth of online sales cushioned the impact on consumption.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a growth phase, reaching 4.34 million tons in 2022. This increase was driven by a significant rise in production capacity, supported by state-backed investments and high production standards. The output growth enabled simultaneous expansion of exports, which surpassed USD 1 billion in 2022, and met rising domestic demand fueled by consumer preference for healthy and hygienic products. The development of online sales channels and cold-chain logistics also improved product accessibility.

In 2023, the market volume stabilized at 4.33 million tons. Despite a slight dip in production, the market was supported by growing demand for organic and natural chicken meat, alongside continued government support and regulatory improvements in the sector.

Production poultry meat and offal Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked as the world's 11th largest producer of poultry meat and offal.

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

In 2020, Turkey produced 4 402 K t of poultry meat and offal, showing little change from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 4 460 K t, with the largest annual increase of 1.7% occurring that year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of poultry meat and offal production in Turkey was 4 515 M $ US, marking a sharp year-over-year drop of 16.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 17.5%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 6.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 2.1%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Turkey's exports of poultry meat and offal reached 532.2 K t, up 7.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 3.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Hong Kong, and Libya were the primary markets for Turkey's poultry meat and offal exports in volume terms. Iraq accounted for 53.3% of exports, Hong Kong for 8.5%, and Libya for 5.3%, together representing 67.1% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Turkey's poultry meat and offal exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 545.8 M $ US, down 10.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 4.4%, with a compound annual decline of 1.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 607.2 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Hong Kong, and Libya together accounted for 72.2% of the total value of Turkey's poultry meat and offal exports.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Imports poultry meat and offal in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Turkey's imports of poultry meat and offal in volume terms increased. In 2020, imports totaled 44.5 K t, a slight rise of 0.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 17.1%, with a compound annual decline of 6.0%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 44.1 K t, which also saw the largest annual drop of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Brazil were the key sources for Turkey's poultry meat and offal imports in volume terms, jointly making up 82.1% of total import flows, while other countries had smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Turkey's imports of poultry meat and offal in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 37.3 M $ US, a decrease of 10.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value dropped by 30.4%, with a compound annual decline of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Brazil, and Ukraine were the main sources for Turkey's poultry meat and offal imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 55.6% of imports, Brazil for 22.2%, and Ukraine for 11.5%, together representing 89.4% of total import value.

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

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