Italy: Turkey Meat Market 2023

Turkey Meat Market Size in Italy

The Italian turkey meat market reached $X in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Turkey meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Turkey Meat Production in Italy

In value terms, turkey meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 8.3% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of turkey meat in Italy dropped slightly to X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. The turkey meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in Italy rose to X heads, with an increase of 3.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of turkey meat exported from Italy plummeted to X tons, reducing by -37.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of turkey meat exports from Italy, with a combined 44% share of total exports. France, Benin, Greece, the UK, Bulgaria, Serbia, Austria, Croatia, Spain and Equatorial Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for turkey meat exports from Italy, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+4.6% per year) and France (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, turkey meat imports into Italy surged to X tons, increasing by 126% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, turkey meat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of turkey meat imports to Italy, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Spain, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest turkey meat suppliers to Italy were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +30.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average turkey meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Hungary ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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