In 2023, the average cost of a 15-pound turkey was ***** U.S. dollars in California. Other populous U.S. states saw lower turkey prices. Among the *** most populous U.S. states, Texas had the lowest turkey prices at **** U.S. dollars in 2024. Compared to 2023, the prices are down for most states.

Whole, bone-in, frozen, medium and large turkeys. Includes other features, such as stuffed or unstuffed, or with or without a gravy packet."

The price of a whole ** pound turkey in the United States is expected to reach ***** U.S. dollars in the week before Thanksgiving in 2024. This marks the highest retail price for a whole turkey in over a decade. In 2019, a turkey only cost ***** U.S. dollars in the week before Thanksgiving.

The retail price for whole frozen turkeys in the United States dropped to **** U.S. dollars per pound in 2019, from **** U.S. dollars per pound in the previous year.

Poultry in the United States

The term “poultry” refers to birds raised for meat, and includes chickens, turkeys, geese, and ducks. The United States is a major producer of chickens; in 2017 there were around **** billion chickens in the United States. Turkey meat is also very popular, but to a lesser extent. As of 2017, there were about ***** million turkeys produced in the United States, down from *** million in 2008.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Turkey is a quintessential part of a Thanksgiving dinner. A 2018 survey of U.S. consumers found that ** percent of respondents plan to include turkey in their Thanksgiving dinner. Other popular dishes include gravy, stuffing, and bread rolls/biscuits/cornbread. The turkey is also the most expensive dish at Thanksgiving dinner, with a ** pound turkey costing about ***** U.S. dollars on average.

Turkey: Bread and cereal prices, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 72.27 index points, a decline from 87.01 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 111.22 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 2017 to 2021 is 79.64 index points. The minimum value, 72.27 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 87.01 index points was recorded in 2017.

Turkey: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 74.72 index points, a decline from 96.185 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 2017 to 2021 is 85.453 index points. The minimum value, 74.72 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 96.185 index points was recorded in 2017.

Whole, bone-in, frozen, medium and large turkeys. Includes other features, such as stuffed or unstuffed, or with or without a gravy packet.

Average consumer prices are calculated for household fuel, motor fuel, and food items from prices collected for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Average prices are best used to measure the price level in a particular month, not to measure price change over time. It is more appropriate to use CPI index values for the particular item categories to measure price change.

Prices, except for electricity, are collected monthly by BLS representatives in the 75 urban areas priced for the CPI. Electricity prices are collected for the BLS for the same 75 areas on a monthly basis by the Department of Energy using mail questionnaires. All fuel prices include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes; prices for natural gas and electricity also include fuel and purchased gas adjustments.

For more information, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/average-prices.htm).

The average price of tomatoes in Turkey generally followed an increasing trend during the period from 2008 to 2023. In 2023, the average price significantly went up to **** Turkish lira per kilogram. This indicated an increase of about ** percent from the previous year.

Turkey: Fruit price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 72.07 index points, a decline from 95.2 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 109.47 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 2017 to 2021 is 83.64 index points. The minimum value, 72.07 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 95.2 index points was recorded in 2017.

United States Consumer Price: Average: Turkey, Frozen data was reported at 1.529 USD/lb in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.526 USD/lb for May 2018. United States Consumer Price: Average: Turkey, Frozen data is updated monthly, averaging 1.050 USD/lb from Jan 1980 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 461 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.819 USD/lb in Sep 2013 and a record low of 0.887 USD/lb in Nov 1983. United States Consumer Price: Average: Turkey, Frozen data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.P001: Consumer Price.

In 2023, the average price of a 16-pound turkey during Thanksgiving in the United States (U.S.) amounted to 27.35 U.S. dollars. All other ingredients were within the price range of 0.84 and 4.16 U.S. dollars. A dozen dinner rolls cost the American consumer on average 4.16 U.S. dollars. While a one pound vegetable tray with carrots and celery comes to 0.84 U.S. dollars. Historic prices for Thanksgiving dinner ingredients in the U.S. The meaning of Thanksgiving for around two-thirds of Americans is to spend time with the family or to be thankful. Moreover, for almost half of Americans, Thanksgiving means having a good meal. Costs for Thanksgiving dinners have mostly increased in 2023, after showing a significant price spike the year prior for all elements of a Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, 2022 experienced the largest year-over-year percentage price increases for Thanksgiving dinner items in the U.S. since 2008. In comparison to the previous year, the prices for potatoes dropped, while other key ingredients still got more expensive in 2023 compared to 2022. To accommodate for higher grocery prices, more than four-fifths of Americans who hosted a Thanksgiving dinner in 2022, stated in a survey that they would look for deals and discounts. Approximately 75 percent of Thanksgiving hosts stated that they would seek out stores that offer the lowest food prices or buy store-brand products. Shopping during Thanksgiving weekend In 2024, a total of 183.4 million people in the U.S. were forecast to shop during Thanksgiving weekend. This is approximately 27.1 million people more than during the year 2020 when significantly fewer people went shopping due to the impact of the pandemic. This is also an increase of 1.4 million compared to shopping figures of 2023. The Thanksgiving weekend typically refers to Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. According to a recent survey on the topic, approximately 32 percent of U.S. consumers were planning to spend between 100 and 199 U.S. dollars for Thanksgiving in 2024. The main shopping location for U.S. consumers during Thanksgiving is the grocery store, where close to three-quarters of consumers do their shopping. Mass retailers are on the list of locations to shop at for almost half of U.S. shoppers during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Turkey: Meat price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 63.63 index points, a decline from 102.81 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 96.25 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 2017 to 2021 is 83.22 index points. The minimum value, 63.63 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 102.81 index points was recorded in 2017.

Key information about House Prices Growth

• Turkey house prices grew 29.4% YoY in Dec 2024, following an increase of 29.4% YoY in the previous month.
• YoY growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2011 to Dec 2024, with an average growth rate of 12.4%.
• House price data reached an all-time high of 186.8% in Oct 2022 and a record low of 1.2% in Jun 2019.

United States Natural Gas Exports: Avg Price: LNG: To Turkey: From Corpus Christi, Texas data was reported at 7.830 USD/1000 Cub ft in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.650 USD/1000 Cub ft for 2023. United States Natural Gas Exports: Avg Price: LNG: To Turkey: From Corpus Christi, Texas data is updated yearly, averaging 11.180 USD/1000 Cub ft from Dec 2020 (Median) to 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.290 USD/1000 Cub ft in 2022 and a record low of 3.900 USD/1000 Cub ft in 2020. United States Natural Gas Exports: Avg Price: LNG: To Turkey: From Corpus Christi, Texas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P016: Natural Gas Export Price: Liquefied Natural Gas: Annual.

2024 saw the average price for a Thanksgiving dinner decline to ***** U.S. dollars. In 2022, the average price for a complete Thanksgiving feast in the United States (U.S.) amounted to ***** U.S. dollars. The survey dinner includes turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of ten. Despite the recent decrease, there has been a general increase in the average cost for a Thanksgiving family dinner for over * decades. The most rapid increase happened between 2019 and 2022 when the average price grew by almost ** percent. Turkey prices during Thanksgiving in the U.S. The price of a whole 16-pound turkey in the U.S. was ***** U.S. dollars in 2024. This is the highest retail price for a whole turkey since 2018. The price of a whole turkey has increased by close to * U.S. dollars in comparison to 2021, which is a price increase of over **** percent. Moreover, the average cost of a whole turkey varies among the different U.S. states. In California, for example, a whole 15-pound turkey costs on average ***** U.S. dollars, which is the most expensive among all selected states. The turkey is by far the most expensive ingredient for a ten-person Thanksgiving dinner. Several other typically purchased dinner ingredients, such as pumpkin pie mix, sweet potatoes, cubed stuffing mix, dinner rolls, and whole milk cost on average between **** and **** U.S. dollars. Traveling during Thanksgiving in the U.S. The national holiday of Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated on November 26 in the United States. Close to one-third of Americans prefer to celebrate Thanksgiving at their relatives. Therefore, many Americans travel during Thanksgiving. The number of Thanksgiving holiday travelers in the United States is around ***** million. Since 2019, the amount of Thanksgiving travelers has fluctuated but increased by approximately * million. Cars are the preferred mode of transportation during Thanksgiving. Over ** percent of the people who travel during Thanksgiving do so by car, while about *** percent travel by airplane.

Turkey: Transport prices, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 90.69 index points, a decline from 95.17 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 92.43 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 2017 to 2021 is 92.93 index points. The minimum value, 90.69 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 95.17 index points was recorded in 2017.

Turkey Silver Market: IGE: TRY: Last Trade Day: Weighted Avg Price data was reported at 0.000 TRY/kg in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,742.000 TRY/kg for Sep 2018. Turkey Silver Market: IGE: TRY: Last Trade Day: Weighted Avg Price data is updated monthly, averaging 284.000 TRY/kg from Jul 1999 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 232 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,084.930 TRY/kg in Aug 2018 and a record low of 0.000 TRY/kg in Oct 2018. Turkey Silver Market: IGE: TRY: Last Trade Day: Weighted Avg Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Borsa Istanbul . The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.Z021: Istanbul Gold Exchange: Silver Market.

The global frozen whole turkey market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 6.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Whole, bone-in, frozen, medium and large turkeys. Includes other features, such as stuffed or unstuffed, or with or without a gravy packet."

Turkey Market Clearing Price (EUR/MWh): Arithmetical Average data was reported at 45.950 EUR/MWh in 19 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.470 EUR/MWh for 18 May 2025. Turkey Market Clearing Price (EUR/MWh): Arithmetical Average data is updated daily, averaging 46.495 EUR/MWh from Nov 2011 (Median) to 19 May 2025, with 4949 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 243.400 EUR/MWh in 02 Sep 2022 and a record low of 2.870 EUR/MWh in 05 May 2019. Turkey Market Clearing Price (EUR/MWh): Arithmetical Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Exchange Istanbul. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.RB: Market Clearing Price.