Uruguay: Market for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd 2021

Market Size for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Uruguay

In 2020, the Uruguayan market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Uruguay

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Exports from Uruguay

In 2020, shipments abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd soared to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Uruguay, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Paraguay (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and Paraguay (+X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Paraguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Imports into Uruguay

In 2020, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd into Uruguay stood at X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd totaled $X in 2020. In general, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), ninefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and New Zealand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% against 2011 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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