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Uruguay: Fresh Pork Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Pork Carcase Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan fresh pork carcase market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Pork Carcase Production in Uruguay

In value terms, fresh pork carcase production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Fresh pork carcase production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from Uruguay

Fresh pork carcase exports from Uruguay stood at X tons in 2021, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for fresh pork carcase exports from Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Angola was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Angola was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh pork carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Angola.

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Angola amounted to 0.0% per year.

Fresh Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2020, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase imports totaled $X in 2020. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Norway (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh pork carcase to Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Norway was relatively modest.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to Uruguay.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh pork carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Norway.

From 2013 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Germany remains the largest fresh pork carcase consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork carcase consumption in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, twofold. Italy ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 12% share.
Germany remains the largest fresh pork carcase producing country worldwide, accounting for 39% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork carcase production in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 12% share.
In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of fresh pork carcase to Uruguay.
The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $4,000 per ton in 2015, remaining stable against the previous year.
The average fresh pork carcase import price stood at $1,604 per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh pork carcase market in Uruguay. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10111230 - Fresh or chilled carcases and half-carcases, of pig meat (including fresh meat packed with salt as a temporary preservative)

Country coverage:

  • Uruguay

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Uruguay
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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