Turkey meat and offal market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian turkey meat market volume expanded from 247 thousand tons in 2018 to 265 thousand tons in 2020, followed by a contraction to 195 thousand tons in 2022 before recovering to 204 thousand tons in 2023. The initial growth coincided with the implementation of the August 2020 decree on pork meat labeling, which established clearer categories for minced and mechanically separated meat and strengthened enforcement against misleading advertising, likely boosting overall consumer confidence in meat products.

The market downturn in 2021-2022 saw volume fall sharply, but by 2023 the poultry sector rebounded strongly. Italian poultry production rose by 9.9%, with domestic consumption up 5.9%, directly supporting turkey demand. This recovery was accompanied by a sector-wide 92% reduction in antibiotic use in turkey farming since 2015, enhancing the product's appeal as safer and more sustainable.

Market trends in 2024 highlight growing consumer preference for antibiotic-free meat, frozen products, and premium segments, alongside global supply chain pressures from commodity price volatility and disease outbreaks, which may influence future market dynamics.

Production turkey meat and offal in Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy ranked 5th globally in turkey meat and offal production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of turkey meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Italy's turkey meat and offal production grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 313.3 K t, marking a moderate 4.2% increase from 2019. Production hit its lowest point in 2018 at 300.1 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, turkey meat and offal production in Italy fell in value terms. In 2020, output was valued at 809.9 M $ US, down 8.2% from 2019. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 882.5 M $ US, with the largest increase that year of 7.8%.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Turkey meat and offal exports from Italy dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 60 593 t, a 5.0% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 9.6%, averaging a 3.3% annual decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export partners in kind were diverse. Germany accounted for 27.1% of exports, Portugal for 9.6%, and Benin for 8.7%, together making up 45.4% of total flows. The remaining 54.6% went to numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Italy's turkey meat and offal exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 156.7 M $ US, a sharp 16.3% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.2%, with an average annual rate of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 187.1 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the top destination for Italy's turkey meat and offal exports in value terms, with a 34.5% share. Portugal followed at 11.1%, and Greece at 6.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 52.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy imported 12 937 t of turkey meat and offal in 2020, a 1.7% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 12.4%, averaging a 4.0% annual increase. The peak import volume was in 2018 at 12 937 t, which also saw the largest increase of 14.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 3.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Hungary dominated Italy's turkey meat and offal imports in kind, collectively representing 63.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's turkey meat and offal imports in value terms fell. In 2020, imports amounted to 39.2 M $ US, down 20.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The highest value was in 2019 at 49.1 M $ US, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany led Italy's turkey meat and offal imports in value terms with a 25.6% share. Poland accounted for 20.0%, and Hungary for 19.1%. Together, these three countries made up 64.7% of total import flows.

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

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