Turkey meat and offal market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The turkey meat market volume in Finland showed fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After rising to 9 894 t in 2019, the market contracted to 9 185 t in 2020, then slowly recovered to 9 252 t in 2021. The most notable growth occurred in 2022, when market volume peaked at 10 221 t.

In 2023, the market volume declined to 9 825 t, still above the 2018 level. The overall trend over the six years demonstrates volatility, with a significant increase in 2022 followed by a correction.

In 2024, consumer trends such as a return to basic foods and an emphasis on well-being and sustainability became noticeable in the turkey meat market. New nutrition recommendations advising moderate meat consumption may also affect demand. Young consumers prefer convenient and ready-to-eat turkey products, which could stimulate processing and packaging.

Production turkey meat and offal in Finland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland ranked 27th globally in the production of turkey meat and offal.

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 Finland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Finland produced 8 430 tonnes of turkey meat and offal, which represents a 0.7% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.3%, averaging an annual increase of 1.7%.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 100 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 1 152 tonnes, marking an 11.5-fold difference. In 2020, Finland's exports of turkey meat and offal surged by 1 046.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 88.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia, Congo, and Latvia were the top destinations for Finland's turkey meat and offal exports in volume terms. Estonia accounted for 32.6% of exports, Congo for 15.2%, and Latvia for 10.3%, together making up 58.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values hit their minimum in 2017 and climbed to a maximum in 2019, with a 2.7-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Finland's exports of turkey meat and offal amounted to 1 910 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 21.9% decrease from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2 446 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 103.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Estonia, Sweden, and Latvia were the three main markets for Finland's turkey meat and offal exports in value terms, collectively absorbing 67.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Finland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's imports of turkey meat and offal reached 1 907 tonnes, showing a 17.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 2.7%, averaging an annual rise of 0.9%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 625 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1 980 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 17.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Brazil were the primary suppliers of turkey meat and offal to Finland in volume terms. Germany contributed 39.8% of imports, Poland 35.4%, and Brazil 10.0%, together accounting for 85.2% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Finland's imports of turkey meat and offal declined. In 2020, imports totaled 9 617 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 3.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 842 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 11.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Poland, Germany, and Brazil played leading roles in Finland's turkey meat and offal imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 40.6% of import value, Germany for 39.2%, and Brazil for 7.9%, jointly making up 87.7% of total import flows.

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

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