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In a year defined by volatility, Turkiye advanced to 9th place globally in animal feed production, reaching 24.5 million metric tons in 2024—up 4.8% from the previous year. The growth placed it ahead of Japan and confirmed its rising profile in the global feed economy, according to Alltech’s Agri-Food Outlook 2025.
Driving this growth was a striking 21.3% increase in dairy cattle feed production, the highest growth rate among all Turkish feed sectors. Industry insiders point to an uptick in heifer and calf imports, alongside feed companies pressuring farmers for larger purchases. This upward dairy trend is also aligned with growing domestic milk demand and regional export opportunities.
However, the gains were uneven. Poultry feed—long the engine of Turkish feed expansion—contracted sharply by 7.4%. The egg-laying sub-sector was hit hardest, falling 14.9%. Contributing factors included recurring HPAI outbreaks, input cost inflation, feedstock import dependency, and foreign exchange volatility. The so-called “perfect storm” severely impacted small and mid-sized poultry producers, some of whom exited the market entirely.
Turkiye’s reliance on imported feed ingredients remains a key vulnerability. Currency depreciation and geopolitical tensions have increased procurement costs, raising feed prices and squeezing margins. The challenge for 2025 will be to stabilize feed input chains while supporting disease mitigation and biosecurity—especially in the poultry segment, where risks remain elevated.
Despite these setbacks, Turkiye’s structural capacity has improved. The country has ramped up its processing and distribution efficiency, positioning itself better in the global market. With the right policy mix and continued investment, especially in sustainable and regionally sourced ingredients, Turkiye could consolidate its top 10 status.
As the global feed industry shifts toward more diversified protein portfolios and climate-smart practices, Turkiye’s story illustrates both the vulnerabilities of commodity-driven sectors and the resilience born of strategic realignment.
Source: Alltech Agri-Food Outlook 2025
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