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Uruguay: Yams Market 2025

Yams Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan yams market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 109% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Yams Production in Uruguay

In value terms, yams production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of yams in Uruguay was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of yams production in Uruguay was estimated at less than X ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Yams Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, yams exports from Uruguay surged to X kg, rising by 39% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 221%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, yams exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 462% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for yams exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +17.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to +17.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average yams export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -0.7% per year.

Yams Imports

Imports into Uruguay

For the third year in a row, Uruguay recorded growth in overseas purchases of yams, which increased by 50% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 267%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, yams imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 222%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of yams to Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +134.5%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yams to Uruguay.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +160.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average yams import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +11.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2020 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +11.0% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for yams in the world?

Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of yams consumption, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, yams consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Ghana, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of yams in the world?

Nigeria remains the largest yams producing country worldwide, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, yams production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana, sixfold. Cote d'Ivoire ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of yams to Uruguay?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of yams to Uruguay.

What are the leading importers of yams from Uruguay?

In value terms, Canada $741) remains the key foreign market for yams exports from Uruguay.

What is the average export price for yams in Uruguay?

The average yams export price stood at $1,409 per ton in 2020, surging by 75% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for yams in Uruguay?

The average yams import price stood at $1,069 per ton in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the yams 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 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 137 - Yams

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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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. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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 Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
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