Turkey meat and offal market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the UK turkey meat market volume grew from 173 thousand tonnes to 184 thousand tonnes in 2019 before easing to 182 thousand tonnes in 2020. In value terms, the market remained relatively stable, reaching $354 million in 2019, then declining to $294 million in 2020.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2021, with market volume dropping to 138 thousand tonnes and value falling to $243 million. The following year, while volume slipped further to 133 thousand tonnes, market value rebounded to $313 million. This was partly driven by shifting consumer preferences toward healthier lean protein and a 15% rise in ready-to-eat turkey products, which carry higher unit values. Labeling rules for frozen and defrosted poultry and Food Standards Agency guidance also influenced retail and production practices.

In 2023, market volume recovered to 136 thousand tonnes and value increased to $326 million. Continued demand for fresh and processed turkey, alongside a significant drop in exports that boosted domestic availability, supported the market. Processed convenience items and steady offal exports helped maintain carcass balance and value.

Production turkey meat and offal in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 9th globally in terms of turkey meat and offal production volume.

Top producers of turkey meat and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of turkey meat and offal, 2018-2021

Turkey meat and offal production in the United Kingdom fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 125.0 K t, down 28.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production dropped by 20.4%, with an annualized decline of 7.3%. The highest production level was in 2019 at 175.1 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The value of turkey meat and offal production in the United Kingdom declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production was valued at 163.7 M $ US, a 30.6% decrease from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, the value fell by 30.5%, equating to an annualized drop of 11.4%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 240.3 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports turkey meat and offal from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

Turkey meat and offal exports from the United Kingdom decreased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 11 607 t, a 36.0% year-on-year decline. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 59.8%, representing an annualized decrease of 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Ireland were the top destinations for turkey meat and offal exports in kind. Germany accounted for 31.4% of exports, the Netherlands for 14.8%, and Ireland for 13.7%, together making up 59.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of turkey meat and offal exports from the United Kingdom dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 15.2 M $ US, a sharp 38.2% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value declined by 64.9%, with an annualized rate of 29.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main markets for turkey meat and offal exports in value terms. Ireland represented 30.5% of exports, Germany 21.3%, and the Netherlands 10.3%, collectively accounting for 62.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports turkey meat and offal to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

Turkey meat and offal imports into the United Kingdom declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 24 888 t, down 4.4% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, import volumes decreased by 44.8%, with an annualized decline of 18.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Ireland, and Germany were the largest sources for turkey meat and offal imports in kind, together accounting for 61.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, turkey meat and offal imports into the United Kingdom increased in value. In 2021, imports were recorded at 94.7 M $ US, up 14.6% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value fell by 40.7%, with an annualized decrease of 16.0%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 82.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 45.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Ireland, and Germany were the principal sources for turkey meat and offal imports in value terms, together making up 68.3% of total import value to the United Kingdom.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021