Uruguay: Market for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk 2025

Market Size for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. Non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Uruguay

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, exports of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk from Uruguay surged to X litres, rising by 39% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14,964% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 12,417% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Chile (X litres) was the main destination for non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports from Uruguay, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X litres), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile stood at +251.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+170.9% per year) and Cuba (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk exports from Uruguay, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile stood at +214.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+160.4% per year) and Cuba (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk amounted to $X per litre, declining by -17.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 107%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per litre. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (-3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Imports into Uruguay

Non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports into Uruguay totaled X litres in 2022, rising by 3.2% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +99.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 61%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X litres) constituted the largest non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk supplier to Uruguay, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X litres), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X litres), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+76.9% per year) and Austria (+38.7% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Mexico ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk suppliers to Uruguay, together comprising 90% of total imports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +80.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk amounted to $X per litre, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per litre), while the price for Argentina ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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