Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Turkey began a steady expansion from 2 574 t in 2018. This growth was supported by regulatory clarity, particularly the publication of the Turkish Food Codex for Meat and Meat Products in 2019, which standardized processing methods such as salting, brining, and smoking for beef-based products like pastrami. The codex provided a clearer framework for manufacturers, contributing to a moderate production increase.

Market volume accelerated sharply in 2020, rising by 25% to 3 292 t. While consumer health initiatives encouraged reduced salt content in processed meats, the primary drivers for growth emerged in subsequent years. In 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry tightened inspections and provided technical guidance on salt usage, enhancing product quality and consumer confidence. This regulatory reinforcement helped sustain an 8.9% market increase that year.

The market continued its upward trajectory, reaching 4 188 t by 2023. A key factor in 2022 was the entry of new players and the expansion of production capacities by existing firms, notably in the Tuzla area of Istanbul. Simultaneously, the ministry's Import Control Regulation aimed to elevate the quality and safety of imported salted and brined meat products, further stimulating domestic production growth.

Production salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Turkey ranked as the 13th largest producer of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

Turkey's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 300 tonnes, marking a significant increase of 24.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 33.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Turkey's production value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 31 477 thousand US dollars, down 8.9% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 22.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 8.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 46 252 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 25.3% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 14.2%.

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

Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Turkey

Exports in kind, kg

Turkey's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef by volume increased for the third straight year. In 2020, the country exported 16 387 kilograms, showing a strong year-over-year gain of 20.2%. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 270.2%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 54.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait were the key markets for Turkey's exports by volume, accounting for 44.3%, 26.2%, and 20.2% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 90.8% of all 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, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Turkey's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef were valued at 156.3 thousand US dollars, a 12.2% decline from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 177.9 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 119.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Kuwait were the top three markets for Turkey's exports by value, collectively accounting for 84.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Turkey

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 69-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Turkey imported 7 679 kilograms of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef, a dramatic increase of 6 818.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 111 kilograms, with the largest decline that year at 93.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq and Poland were the dominant sources for Turkey's imports by volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef, jointly accounting for 91.1% of total imports. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest value in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Turkey's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef were valued at 61.0 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 1 568.0% over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3.7 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 81.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq and Poland dominated Turkey's imports by value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef, together accounting for 85.9% of total import flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

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