Turkey meat and offal market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for turkey meat and offal in Northern America declined from 2.82 million tons in 2018 to 2.50 million tons in 2022. This downward trend included a price increase for turkey meat in 2021, which may have contributed to lower consumption volumes.

Market volume recovered to 2.62 million tons in 2023. This growth was driven by product innovation, including the launch of new frozen turkey fillet lines with international flavors and antibiotic-free turkey products, alongside a clear consumer shift toward frozen options.

Entering 2024, highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks caused severe supply chain disruptions and large-scale depopulation of turkey flocks, constraining supply. Advances in automation for processing and sustained consumer demand for convenient, clean-label turkey products continued to influence the market landscape.

Production turkey meat and offal in Northern America

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 Northern America has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 2 763 thousand tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year contraction of 1.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 4.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of turkey meat and offal production in Northern America has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 4 108 million US dollars, representing a 12.5% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 642 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.6%.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

Turkey meat and offal exports from Northern America have increased for the second year running. In 2020, export volumes amounted to 23 537 tonnes, showing a significant gain of 18.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 13.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 17 975 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 13.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, turkey meat and offal from Northern America was exported to numerous markets. Even the top three destinations—South Africa, Gabon, and Jamaica—together accounted for only 36.9% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of turkey meat and offal exports from Northern America has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 34 988 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 34.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 28.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 23 095 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, the value of turkey meat and offal exports from Northern America was distributed across a wide range of markets. The top three destinations—South Africa (19.5% of export value), Cuba (6.5%), and Gabon (5.7%)—jointly accounted for only 31.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Turkey meat and offal imports into Northern America have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volumes reached 3 613 tonnes, showing a modest rise of 7.2% compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 361 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and Denmark were the primary sources for turkey meat and offal imports into Northern America, together accounting for 11.6% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of turkey meat and offal imports into Northern America has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 8 810 thousand US dollars, which is 3.9% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 5.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 383 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 0.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, Chile and Denmark remained the key partner countries for turkey meat and offal imports into Northern America in value terms, jointly accounting for 13.3% of total import flows.

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

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