Turkey meat and offal market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Eastern European market for turkey meat and offal saw initial adaptation to new regulatory frameworks. The market volume began at 345 thousand tons in 2018 as producers started reorienting production towards European standards, introducing new labeling and sanitary control requirements. In 2019, the market volume dipped slightly to 341 thousand tons, partly due to increased exports to Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Slovakia, which diverted more product abroad. By 2020, the market expanded to 357 thousand tons, even as stricter rules for country-of-origin labeling complicated domestic distribution and smaller producers faced higher costs to access EU markets.

The market contracted to 312.7 thousand tons in 2021, coinciding with the onset of military conflict in the region, which disrupted logistics and increased the need for secure transportation of frozen products. The continued implementation of European labeling practices further raised packaging and quality control costs for manufacturers. A further decline to 301.6 thousand tons occurred in 2022, driven by the revival of export channels to Moldova and other countries, which increased external sales, while import licensing requirements restricted the inflow of foreign turkey meat.

In 2023, the market volume decreased to 274.1 thousand tons. During this period, producers continued to adapt to European packaging and labeling standards, a process that became a key factor for new players entering the market. Consumer demand for meat remained stable at pre-war levels, supporting ongoing investment in production modernization despite the challenging environment.

Production turkey meat and offal in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of turkey meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Turkey meat and offal production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 519.6 thousand tons, marking a moderate 5.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 85.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Output value reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019 with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of turkey meat and offal production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) was 1 408 million US dollars, representing an 18.1% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 719 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 81.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports turkey meat and offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Turkey meat and offal exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 244.1 thousand tons, which is 0.9% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 28.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, turkey meat and offal exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were not concentrated on just a few key markets. Germany accounted for 26.4% of exports, Spain for 8.2%, and the United Kingdom for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 42.3% of total export flows, indicating a diversified market structure.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of turkey meat and offal exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Exports totaled 661.2 million US dollars, representing a 21.3% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 9.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 839.7 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of turkey meat and offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Germany accounted for 28.3% of export value, Spain for 10.6%, and the United Kingdom for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 48.9% of total export value, indicating a relatively diversified export market.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports turkey meat and offal to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, turkey meat and offal imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Imports stood at 81.5 thousand tons, which is 7.3% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.2%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 87.8 thousand tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Austria were among the largest suppliers of turkey meat and offal to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Germany accounted for 17.9% of imports, Italy for 7.6%, and Austria for 3.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 28.5% of total imports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of increase, the value of turkey meat and offal imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Imports reached 186.0 million US dollars, marking a substantial 14.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 6%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 217.8 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, imports of turkey meat and offal into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Germany accounted for 13.9% of import value, Italy for 6.5%, and Austria for 3.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 23.8% of total import flows, highlighting a highly diversified sourcing strategy.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020