Turkey meat and offal market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for turkey meat and offal in Western Europe saw a multi-year contraction in volume from 853 thousand tons in 2018 to a low of 694 thousand tons in 2022, before a slight recovery to 705 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market declined to $2.4 billion in 2021 but then grew strongly to reach $3.0 billion by 2023, indicating a significant shift in market prices alongside the changes in physical volume.

During this period, regulatory and quality initiatives came to the fore. In 2022, the Spanish poultry sector saw the introduction of the 'Aves de España' certification for companies like Grupo SADA, guaranteeing high standards of animal welfare, sustainability, and food safety with full traceability via QR codes. That same year, Spanish consumption authorities launched enhanced inspection campaigns for the labeling and composition of meat products, including frozen and chilled items. These developments, alongside established EU-wide rules for the temperature-controlled transport of meat, raised industry standards and likely contributed to the higher market value observed despite the lower sales volume.

Production turkey meat and offal in Western Europe

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

Following two consecutive years of decline, Western Europe's production of turkey meat and offal saw an increase. In 2020, the region produced 815.5 K t, which remained relatively stable compared to the 812.4 K t recorded in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 9.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Europe's turkey meat and offal production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 428 M $ US, reflecting a 3.4% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 683 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 10.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, at 6.3%.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Europe exported 188.4 K t of turkey meat and offal, marking a moderate decline of 4.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 19.2%, with an annualized rate of 6.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 17.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 3.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of turkey meat and offal from Western Europe were relatively evenly distributed. Spain accounted for 8.1% of exports in kind, Poland for 5.3%, and Benin for 5.1%, together representing only 18.6% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Western Europe's turkey meat and offal exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 560.9 M $ US, showing a modest reduction of 8.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 625.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 0.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, turkey meat and offal from Western Europe was exported to a wide range of markets. Even the top destinations—Spain, the United Kingdom, and Ireland—collectively accounted for only 15.8% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, turkey meat and offal deliveries to Western Europe increased. In 2020, imports reached 211.6 K t, a slight rise of 2.3% from 2019, when the minimum value of 206.9 K t was recorded. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6%, with an annualized rate of 2.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.1%.

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

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Poland accounted for 30.6% of imports in kind, Italy for 8.2%, and Hungary for 5.0%, together making up only 43.8% of total flows, with the remaining 56.2% spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Turkey meat and offal shipments to Western Europe from abroad declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 772.4 M $ US, marking a moderate loss of 9.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 854.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of turkey meat and offal to Western Europe in value terms were spread across many countries. Poland accounted for 29.2% of imports in value terms, Italy for 9.3%, and Hungary for 6.3%, together representing only 44.8% of total flows.

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

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