Alliaceous vegetables market in Uruguay

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Uruguayan market for alliaceous vegetables showed an overall expansion in volume from 32 649 t to 37 156 t, a growth of 13.8%. This upward trend was interrupted by notable volatility, with a sharp 11.2% surge to 37 058 t in 2020 followed by an 11.3% contraction to 32 857 t the next year. The market recovered in the following two years, reaching 37 156 t in 2023.

Market size movements closely mirrored fluctuations in import volumes. The peak in 2020 coincided with imports spiking to 4 113 t, while the low in 2021 aligned with imports falling to 293 t. Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout the period, ranging between 32 400 t and 33 000 t, indicating that trade flows were a key component of market volume changes.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Uruguay's production of alliaceous vegetables has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 32 954 tons, marking a 0.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

The export market for alliaceous vegetables showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 9 tons, which was 95.7% lower than in 2019. The peak was recorded in 2019 with 201 tons, representing a 23-fold difference between the two years. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019, surging by 1 233.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the primary destination for Uruguay's alliaceous vegetable exports, accounting for 80.2% of the total volume in kind. The remaining exports were distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 22 thousand US dollars, which was 81.3% lower than in 2019. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 116 thousand US dollars, showing a 5.3-fold gap between these years. The most significant increase was in 2019, with a rise of 335.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017–2020, Brazil and the United Kingdom were the two leading markets for Uruguay's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms, together representing 92.0% of the total. The rest was spread across various other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for alliaceous vegetables in Uruguay displayed considerable volatility. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 451 tons, while the highest was in 2020 at 4 113 tons, a 9.1-fold difference. In 2020, imports surged by 398.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, dropping by 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Argentina, and China were the main sources of alliaceous vegetable imports to Uruguay in kind. Brazil accounted for 33.0%, Argentina for 26.9%, and China for 21.3% of total imports, collectively making up 81.3% of the flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for alliaceous vegetables in Uruguay was characterized by volatility. The lowest value was in 2018 at 377 thousand US dollars, and the highest was in 2020 at 1 899 thousand US dollars, a 5-fold difference. In 2020, imports increased by 139.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 35.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017–2020, China, Brazil, and Argentina were the key partners for Uruguay's alliaceous vegetable imports in value terms. China represented 40.0%, Brazil 23.7%, and Argentina 20.3% of total imports, together accounting for 83.9% of the flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2017-2020