Poultry meat slaughtering in Turkey steadily increased from 2013 to 2023, exhibiting a periodic fluctuation due to market conditions and internal consumption dynamics. In 2023, the volume stood at 1.36 billion heads, with a year-on-year growth of 2.29%. The five-year CAGR up to 2023 indicated a modest growth rate of 1.92%. From 2024, projections suggest a continued upward trajectory, reaching 1.52 billion heads by 2028, with a forecasted five-year CAGR of 1.74% and total growth of 9.02% from 2023.
Future trends to watch include:
- Enhancement in poultry farming technologies
- Governmental regulations and policies impacting meat production
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards poultry meat due to health trends
- Impact of global trade relations on poultry meat imports and exports
