Uruguay: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan fresh whole chicken market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -17.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Uruguay

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 76%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled whole chickens increased by 5.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 651% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 653%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Angola totaled +40.2%.

In value terms, Angola ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Angola amounted to +48.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 282%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Angola amounted to +6.1% per year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, approx. X kg of fresh or chilled whole chickens were imported into Uruguay; dropping by -12.1% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 1,567%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X kg) was the main fresh whole chicken supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -22.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -28.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 42%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -7.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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