Feb 8, 2026
IndexBox has just published a new report: Europe – Prepared Or Preserved Meat Or Offal Of Turkeys – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of Europe’s prepared or preserved turkey meat market from 2013 to 2024, with forecasts to 2035. After six years of decline, consumption and production saw a slight uptick in 2024 to 596K tons, valued at $2.7B. The market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of +1.4% in volume and +2.6% in value through 2035. Russia, Spain, and Germany are the largest consumers and producers. Intra-European trade is significant, with imports and exports each around 86K tons in 2024, though import volumes have declined sharply from 2013 peaks. Spain shows the strongest growth in both consumption value and per capita terms.
Key Findings
- Market forecast to reach 698K tons and $3.6B by 2035, with CAGRs of +1.4% and +2.6% respectively
- Consumption and production rebounded in 2024 to 596K tons after a six-year declining trend
- Russia, Spain, and Germany are the top consuming countries, together accounting for 53% of volume
- Spain recorded the highest growth rates in consumption value (+5.5% CAGR) and per capita terms
- Intra-European trade is balanced at 86K tons, with import prices rising significantly since 2016
Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for preserved turkey in Europe, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 698K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.6B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionEurope’s Consumption of Prepared Or Preserved Meat Or Offal Of Turkeys
In 2024, consumption of prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys was finally on the rise to reach 596K tons after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the consumption volume increased by 4.2%. The volume of consumption peaked at 746K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
The value of the preserved turkey market in Europe stood at $2.7B in 2024, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 with an increase of 8.5%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $3B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Russia (141K tons), Spain (118K tons) and Germany (55K tons), with a combined 53% share of total consumption.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the consumption figures.
In value terms, Spain ($555M), Germany ($337M) and Russia ($315M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2024, with a combined 44% share of the total market.
Spain, with a CAGR of +5.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of preserved turkey per capita consumption in 2024 were Spain (2.5 kg per person), Greece (1.9 kg per person) and Belarus (1.2 kg per person).
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +2.7%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the per capita consumption figures.
ProductionEurope’s Production of Prepared Or Preserved Meat Or Offal Of Turkeys
In 2024, production of prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys increased by 2.5% to 596K tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, production, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 4.1%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak volume at 733K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, preserved turkey production totaled $2.8B in 2024 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.1%. The level of production peaked at $3B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Russia (141K tons), Spain (120K tons) and Germany (64K tons), together comprising 54% of total production.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ImportsEurope’s Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Meat Or Offal Of Turkeys
In 2024, overseas purchases of prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys increased by 0.1% to 86K tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.9%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 159K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, preserved turkey imports fell slightly to $492M in 2024. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $662M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
France (9.2K tons), the UK (8.9K tons), Germany (6.8K tons), Spain (6.3K tons), Hungary (5.7K tons), the Netherlands (4.7K tons), Ireland (4.2K tons), Belgium (4.1K tons) and Italy (3.7K tons) represented roughly 62% of total imports in 2024. Romania (3.6K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest preserved turkey importing markets in Europe were the UK ($63M), France ($55M) and the Netherlands ($45M), with a combined 33% share of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.
Ireland, with a CAGR of +7.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The import price in Europe stood at $5,735 per ton in 2024, standing approx. at the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, preserved turkey import price increased by +50.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 when the import price increased by 16%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,781 per ton, leveling off in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($9,628 per ton), while Romania ($3,238 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+17.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsEurope’s Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Meat Or Offal Of Turkeys
In 2024, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys increased by 3% to 86K tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 124K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, preserved turkey exports rose markedly to $503M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 when exports increased by 18%. The level of export peaked at $594M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports By Country
Poland (19K tons), Germany (16K tons), Hungary (11K tons), Belgium (9.3K tons) and Spain (8.2K tons) represented roughly 73% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by France (4.4K tons), comprising a 5.1% share of total exports. The following exporters – Ireland (3.6K tons), Italy (3.3K tons), the Netherlands (3K tons) and Austria (1.9K tons) – together made up 14% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest preserved turkey supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($98M), Poland ($83M) and Belgium ($79M), together comprising 51% of total exports. Hungary, Spain, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.
Hungary, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
The export price in Europe stood at $5,828 per ton in 2024, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 when the export price increased by 18%. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($8,509 per ton), while Poland ($4,298 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides a comprehensive view of the preserved turkey industry in Europe, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the regional value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between exporters and importers within Europe. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the preserved turkey landscape in Europe.
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Key findings
- Regional demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking supply hubs to import-reliant countries.
- Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
- Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating distinct cost curves across Europe.
- Market concentration varies by country, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
- The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the region.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Europe. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts across countries and sub-regions.
- Market size and growth in value and volume terms
- Consumption structure by end-use segments and countries
- Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
- Regional trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
- Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
- Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverage
- Prodcom 10131525 – Prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys (excluding sausages, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
Country coverageCountry profiles and benchmarks
For the regional report, country profiles provide a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators across Europe. The profiles highlight the largest consuming and producing markets and allow direct benchmarking across peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
- International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
- National production and consumption statistics
- Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
- Price series and unit value benchmarks
- Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links preserved turkey demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts within Europe.
- Historical baseline: 2012-2025
- Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
- Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
- Capacity and investment outlook for major producing countries
Each country projection is built from its own historical pattern and the regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
- Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
- Export and import unit value trends
- Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
- Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
- Business focus and production capabilities
- Geographic reach and distribution networks
- Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
- Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
- Quantify regional demand and identify the most attractive country markets
- Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
- Track price dynamics and protect margins
- Benchmark performance against regional competitors
- Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of preserved turkey dynamics in Europe.
FAQ
What is included in the preserved turkey market in Europe?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data at country and sub-regional levels, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which countries are profiled in detail?
The report provides profiles for the largest consuming and producing countries in Europe.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.