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Uruguay: Market for Roots and Tubers, nes 2022

Market Size for Roots and Tubers, nes in Uruguay

In 2020, the Uruguayan roots and tubers, nes market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Roots and tubers, nes consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Roots and Tubers, nes in Uruguay

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a significant expansion. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of roots and tubers, nes in Uruguay amounted to X kg per ha in 2020, almost unchanged from 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers, nes production in Uruguay totaled X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Exports from Uruguay

In 2020, shipments abroad of roots and tubers, nes was finally on the rise to reach X kg after two years of decline. In general, exports posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes exports shrank to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2018 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for roots and tubers, nes exports from Uruguay, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers, nes exports from Uruguay.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average roots and tubers, nes export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Imports into Uruguay

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of roots and tubers, nes increased by X% to X kg in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a significant decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes imports declined to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X kg) was the main roots and tubers, nes supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers, nes to Uruguay.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average roots and tubers, nes import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of roots and tubers, nes consumption was Nigeria, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Ghana, fivefold. Cote d'Ivoire ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.1% share.
The country with the largest volume of roots and tubers, nes production was Nigeria, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 8.1% share.
In value terms, Brazil $197) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers, nes to Uruguay.
In value terms, Canada $204) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers, nes exports from Uruguay.
In 2020, the average roots and tubers, nes export price amounted to $1,041 per ton, waning by -65.3% against the previous year.
The average roots and tubers, nes import price stood at $2,261 per ton in 2020, waning by -14.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for roots and tubers, nes 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:

  • FCL 137 - Yams
  • FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 149 - Roots and tubers nes

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

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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 THE 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 EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Type
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
    12. Exports and Growth, by Type
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Type
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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