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Report Uruguay - Pig Meat Salted (Salted, in Brine, Dried or Smoked) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights for 499$
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Uruguay - Pig Meat Salted (Salted, in Brine, Dried or Smoked) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Uruguay: Preserved Pork Market 2021

Preserved Pork Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan preserved pork market declined modestly to $X in 2020, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2010 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Pork Production in Uruguay

In value terms, preserved pork production dropped slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2010 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Preserved Pork Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2020, after nine years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, preserved pork exports expanded significantly to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for preserved pork exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil totaled +X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the key foreign market for preserved pork exports from Uruguay.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2010 to 2020, the growth in terms of 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 Brazil.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -X% per year.

Preserved Pork Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2020, overseas purchases of pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved pork imports shrank to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2013 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved pork imports to Uruguay.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Spain, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved pork suppliers to Uruguay were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China constituted the country with the largest volume of preserved pork consumption, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, preserved pork consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S., twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of preserved pork production, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, preserved pork production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S., twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 6.7% share.
In value terms, Spain, Italy and Brazil appeared to be the largest preserved pork suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined 100% share of total imports.
In value terms, Brazil remains the key foreign market for preserved pork exports from Uruguay.
In 2020, the average preserved pork export price amounted to $8,569 per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average preserved pork import price amounted to $8,821 per ton, declining by -3.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the preserved pork 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 2025.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10131180 - Pig meat salted, in brine, dried or smoked (including bacon, 3/4 sides/middles, fore-ends, loins and cuts thereof, excluding hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, bellies and cuts thereof)

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 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 Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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