Uruguay: Grape Market 2025

Grape Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan grape market stood at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. Grape consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Production in Uruguay

In value terms, grape production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Grape production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average grape yield in Uruguay shrank modestly to X tons per ha, reducing by -3% on the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average grape yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in Uruguay totaled X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Uruguay

Grape exports from Uruguay contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 147%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 92%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -4.5%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled -8.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -3.9% per year.

Grape Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, supplies from abroad of grapes increased by 57% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, grape imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest grape supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +29.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.7% per year) and Chile (-7.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapes to Uruguay, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +24.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.4% per year) and Chile (-7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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