Turkey meat and offal market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for turkey meat and offal in South-eastern Asia expanded considerably from 2018 to 2020, with total volume growing from 5 238 t to 8 694 t. This increase was primarily supported by rising imports, which more than doubled from 4 129 t to 7 538 t over the period, while domestic production remained relatively stable at around 1 825 t annually.

Market volume contracted to 8 361 t in 2021 and fell sharply to 5 697 t in 2022, largely due to a significant reduction in imports. The subsequent recovery in 2023, with volume reaching 7 125 t, coincided with a rebound in imports to 6 620 t and a notable increase in exports. The Asia Pacific edible offal segment, however, continued to see underlying demand growth driven by cultural culinary practices and a shift towards nutrient-dense proteins.

By 2024, the broader Asia-Pacific market for prepared turkey products showed signs of stabilization after a multi-year decline. Factors influencing the regional landscape included technological advancements in cold-chain logistics and packaging, urbanization, changing dietary preferences, and the emergence of new product segments like frozen turkey burgers, which cater to evolving consumer lifestyles.

Production turkey meat and offal in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of turkey meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

In 2018, South-eastern Asia produced 1 824 tonnes of turkey meat and offal, marking the lowest output during this period. Production then increased to 1 831 tonnes in 2019, representing a 0.4% rise from the previous year. By 2020, output remained largely stable at 1 826 tonnes, showing minimal change year-over-year.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Turkey meat and offal production in South-eastern Asia has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, the value of production dropped to 3 010 thousand US dollars, a 13.3% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the broader trend from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 40%, which translates to an average annual decline of 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports turkey meat and offal from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of turkey meat and offal from South-eastern Asia showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest level was recorded in 2017, while exports peaked in 2018 at 716 tonnes, creating a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2019, exports experienced their largest decline of 3.5%. By 2020, exports stood at 670 tonnes, a 3.0% decrease from the previous year. Notably, 2018 saw the largest increase of 122.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the key export markets for turkey meat and offal from South-eastern Asia were China, accounting for 34.7% of exports in volume, Hong Kong with 28.3%, and Maldives at 4.4%. Together, these three markets represented 67.4% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of turkey meat and offal exports from South-eastern Asia exhibited considerable volatility during this period. The lowest value occurred in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2018 at 1 645 thousand US dollars, resulting in a 1.9-fold peak-to-trough ratio. In 2019, exports saw their largest decline of 20.4%. By 2020, export value dropped to 1 104 thousand US dollars, a 15.7% decrease year-over-year. The largest increase of 86.4% was recorded in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South-eastern Asia exported turkey meat and offal to a diverse range of markets. The top destinations by value were China with 23.9% of exports, Hong Kong at 18.2%, and Maldives with 5.3%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 47.5% of total export value, while numerous smaller destinations made up the remaining 52.5%.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports turkey meat and offal to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of turkey meat and offal into South-eastern Asia have increased for two consecutive years. In 2018, imports reached their lowest point at 4 129 tonnes, marking a 20.1% decline from the previous year. However, imports rebounded strongly in 2019 with a 38.8% increase. By 2020, imports totaled 7 538 tonnes, a 31.5% rise from 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 45.8%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources for turkey meat and offal imports into South-eastern Asia were the United States, contributing 32.6% of import volume, Canada with 26.1%, and China at 7.8%. Together, these three countries supplied 66.5% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of turkey meat and offal imports into South-eastern Asia has risen for two straight years. In 2018, import value hit its lowest point at 9 827 thousand US dollars, representing a 16.4% decrease. This was followed by a substantial 43.1% increase in 2019. By 2020, import value reached 15 098 thousand US dollars, up 7.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 28.5%, averaging 8.7% annual growth.

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

During 2017-2020, the main sources of turkey meat and offal imports by value were the United States, accounting for 47.4% of imports, Canada with 12.7%, and the United Kingdom at 10.5%. These three markets together represented 70.6% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020