The meat processing sector in Turkey has shown a consistent increase in the number of employees from 2013 to 2023, standing at 57.06 thousand employees in 2023. The year-on-year growth rate for the last two years was 3.56% in 2022 and 3.41% in 2023. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged 2.96%. Future projections indicate the sector will continue to grow, reaching approximately 66.17 thousand employees by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.35% and an overall growth rate of 12.31%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in food processing technologies, changes in consumer preferences, government policies related to food safety and labor regulations, and the impact of economic fluctuations on employment rates in the sector. Keeping an eye on these factors will help anticipate shifts in the employment landscape of Turkey's meat processing industry.