Uruguay: Market for Meat of Camels and Other Animals 2025

Market Size for Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for meat of camels and other animals expanded to $X in 2022, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Meat of Camels and Other Animals in Uruguay

In value terms, camel and other animal meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 46%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Exports from Uruguay

Camel and other animal meat exports from Uruguay contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, declining by -55.7% against 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 932% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 527% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for camel and other animal meat 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 Austria totaled +58.8%.

In value terms, Austria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat of camels and other animals exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria stood at +65.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camel and other animal meat export price increased by +60.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +21.4% per year.

Imports of Meat of Camels and Other Animals

Imports into Uruguay

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of meat of camels and other animals increased by 53% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 588% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, camel and other animal meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 517% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of camel and other animal meat to Uruguay, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, camel and other animal meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +19.6%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat of camels and other animals to Uruguay, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +22.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for meat of camels and other animals amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, camel and other animal meat import price decreased by -19.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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