Turkey meat and offal market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, turkey meat production in Poland expanded, supported by a 6% increase in live turkey purchases and the growth of farms in the Warmian-Masurian region. Consumer trends towards healthier eating raised the popularity of turkey breast. However, the domestic market size dipped to 196.8 thousand tons in 2019 as exports surged to 211.7 thousand tons. By 2020, production reached 406.8 thousand tons, and the market size recovered to 209.4 thousand tons.

Production fell to 363.2 thousand tons in 2021, reducing the market size to 193.8 thousand tons. A rebound in 2022 lifted production to 409.2 thousand tons and the market to 223.6 thousand tons, though turkey purchase prices rose 40-50% in the first half, beginning to pressure demand. In 2023, high inflation eroded household spending power, while exports climbed to 213.1 thousand tons following market openings in the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Philippines. These factors combined to shrink the domestic market sharply to 174.7 thousand tons.

The market structure changed in 2024 with the takeover of Indykpol by Drosed Holding, consolidating the industry. New spatial planning regulations may constrain future farm investment, and mandatory country-of-origin labeling for loose meat enhances transparency. Rising energy costs push producers toward more sustainable methods, while consumer preference shifts toward premium, organic, and antibiotic-free turkey meat, spurring new product segments like ready meals and sous vide.

Production turkey meat and offal in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland held the 4th position 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

Poland's production of turkey meat and offal grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 406.8 K t, marking a 5.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 136.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 33.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. From the low in 2017 to the high in 2019, {context} volumes varied by a factor of 2.5. In 2020, the output of turkey meat and offal in Poland was valued at 1 033 M $ US, representing a 17.9% decrease from 2019. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 1 258 M $ US, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 132.3%.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of turkey meat and offal rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 216.2 K t, showing a 2.1% year-over-year uptick. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 33.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, key buyers of turkey meat and offal from Poland included Germany (31.1% of exports in kind), Spain (9.8%), and the United Kingdom (7.9%). However, their combined share accounted for only 48.9% of total exports in kind, with the remaining 51.1% spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Poland's exports of turkey meat and offal in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 548.8 M $ US, a 20.5% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 690.8 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 26.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the three main markets—Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom—collectively represented 57.1% of Poland's total exports of turkey meat and offal in value terms.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of turkey meat and offal in volume terms decreased. In 2020, import volume totaled 18.8 K t, reflecting an 18.2% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 43.4%, with a CAGR of 12.8%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 23.0 K t, and the largest increase also occurred in 2019 at 41.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest sources for imports in kind were Germany, Italy, and Hungary, which together accounted for 85.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year advance, Poland's imports of turkey meat and offal in value terms fell. In 2020, imports were valued at 17.1 M $ US, down 52.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.7%, with a CAGR of 3.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 35.6 M $ US, and the largest increase also took place in 2019 at 69.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three principal markets—Germany, Italy, and Hungary—together made up 81.8% of Poland's total imports of turkey meat and offal in value terms.

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

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