The broiler industry in Turkiye continues to expand with an eight percent projected increase in domestic production to 2.6 million metric tons. According to a USDA-FAS-GAIN Report TU2024-41 released on September 4th, exports will increase by 14.4 percent in 2025 over 2024 to 374,000 metric tons. This quantity was down from 445,000 metric tons in 2023. Domestic consumption will increase to 2.23 million metric tons, an eight percent increase over 2024 representing a per capita consumption of 26.2 kg (56.7 lbs.) assuming a population of 85 million.
Turkiye has encountered competition from Ukraine and Russia in their traditional Eurasian markets.