Turkey meat and offal market in Fiji

Earlier Report Observations

The market for turkey meat and offal in Fiji saw a significant contraction in volume from 199 t in 2018 to 120 t in 2020. This decline was primarily driven by a sharp reduction in imports, which fell from 97 t to 21 t over those two years, while domestic production remained steady around 104 t. During this period, the broader fresh and chilled agricultural export sector experienced growth, surpassing $100 million in value for the first time in 2020, reflecting expanding activity in the meat and produce segment.

Market volume recovered to 145 t by 2021 and reached 146 t in 2023, though with some interim fluctuation. Domestic production gradually increased to 106 t by 2023. The recovery was supported by enhanced farmer participation and export growth in the fresh produce sector, which indicated improving market development. A key driver in 2023 was the government's reduction of fiscal duties on various meat products, including cutting the duty on beef from 32% to 15%, which improved affordability and market access. Concurrently, the Fiji Meat Industry Board reported increased local demand for meat, further stimulating the market.

The positive momentum continued into 2024, with exports of fresh and chilled products growing by 16% in the first half of the year. The government's duty reduction policy remained in effect, supporting market accessibility. Operational improvements in meat processing and storage facilities, highlighted in the industry's 2022 report, contributed to sector efficiency during this period.

Production turkey meat and offal in Fiji

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of turkey meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

In 2018, Fiji's production of turkey meat and offal reached its lowest point at 101.3 tons. The following year, in 2019, production peaked at 104.9 tons, marking a 3.5% increase. By 2020, production had declined slightly to 103.4 tons, representing a 1.4% decrease from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 2.5%.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Fiji

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Fiji exported 4,200 kg of turkey meat and offal, showing little change from the 2019 level. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew substantially by 743.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 103.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Fiji's turkey meat and offal exports were Tuvalu, accounting for 42.6% of the total, Nauru with 30.6%, and Solomon Islands at 25.5%. Together, these three countries represented 98.7% of all exports during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Fiji's turkey meat and offal exports was $10.1 thousand US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value surged by 909%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 116.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Fiji's turkey meat and offal exports in value terms were primarily directed toward Tuvalu and Solomon Islands. Their combined share accounted for 88.7% of total exports, with other markets playing a minor role.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Fiji

Imports in kind, kg

In 2017, Fiji's imports of turkey meat and offal hit their lowest point. The following year, in 2018, imports peaked at 97,363 kg, representing a dramatic 646.0% increase. By 2020, imports had dropped sharply to 20,702 kg, a 64.3% decline from the previous year. Overall, the period showed significant volatility, with a 7.5-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand was the sole source of Fiji's turkey meat and offal imports, consistently accounting for 100.0% of the total.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Fiji's turkey meat and offal imports was $36.2 thousand US dollars, down 62.3% from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2018 at $109.1 thousand US dollars, marking a 103.5% increase. The market exhibited volatility over this period, with a threefold gap between the 2018 peak and the 2020 trough.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Fiji's imports of turkey meat and offal in value terms were almost entirely sourced from New Zealand, which held a 100.0% share.

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

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