Turkey meat and offal market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German turkey meat market volume remained relatively stable between 2018 and 2020, fluctuating around 480 000 t. Production saw a gradual increase during this period, reaching 476 000 t in 2020.

Market volume contracted sharply to 430 000 t in 2021 and further to 391 700 t in 2022. This physical decline coincided with a strategic shift among poultry processors from frozen to chilled product offerings to achieve higher profit margins, which elevated average prices and supported a recovery in the market's total value to 1 392 mln USD in 2022.

Volume rebounded to 407 300 t in 2023. This recovery was supported by evolving consumer preferences for healthier and more sustainably produced meat, alongside the expansion of cold-chain logistics and online retail channels which improved access to chilled turkey. EU regulatory requirements for origin traceability also contributed to a more structured market environment.

Production turkey meat and offal in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany was one of the world's top producers of turkey meat and offal from 2017 to 2020, ranking second globally by production volume during this period.

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 Germany grew for the third year in a row in 2020, reaching 476.0 thousand tonnes. This represented a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of Germany's turkey meat and offal production fell for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 1 411 million US dollars. This marked a slight decline of 2.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, however, production value increased by 4.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 1 477 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 9.7% that year.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany exported 105.8 thousand tonnes of turkey meat and offal, a 5.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 7.1%, with an average annual decrease of 2.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when exports grew by 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export destinations for turkey meat and offal in volume terms were quite diverse. Austria accounted for 17.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 15.6%, and France for 10.9%, together making up 43.8% of total flows. The remaining 56.2% went to numerous other countries, indicating a broad partner landscape.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of Germany's turkey meat and offal exports declined in 2020, reaching 313.6 million US dollars. This was 9.0% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 4.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 344.6 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 3.3% rise.

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

In value terms, Germany's export partners for turkey meat and offal from 2017 to 2020 showed a balanced distribution rather than high concentration. Austria represented 24.8% of export value, France 12.7%, and the Netherlands 9.8%, together accounting for 47.4% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 52.6%.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of turkey meat and offal in volume terms declined for the second year in a row in 2020, with a total of 105.8 thousand tonnes. This represented a 7.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 8.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 123.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1.3% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the leading supplier of turkey meat and offal to Germany in volume terms, accounting for 47.3% of imports. France followed with 12.3%, and Italy with 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 69.5% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of turkey meat and offal imports into Germany declined in 2020, reaching 304.3 million US dollars. This was an 18.5% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 10.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 373.1 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 6.2% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland dominated Germany's imports of turkey meat and offal in value terms, accounting for 50.5%. Italy contributed 13.0%, and Austria 12.1%. Together, these three partners represented 75.5% of total import flows in value terms.

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

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