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Casein market in Uruguay

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Casein production in Uruguay increased from 1 135 t in 2018 to 1 416 t in 2022, while the domestic market volume grew from 1 272 t to 1 517 t over the same period. The industry's expansion continued even during the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which affected supply chains and international trade dynamics.

In 2023, production dropped sharply to 802 t and the market size contracted to 949 t. This decline marked a significant reversal after several years of growth, although no specific casein-related regulatory or policy changes were highlighted in the reported factors for that year.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Uruguay
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production casein in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay maintained the 19th position globally in terms of casein production volume.

Top producers of casein, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of casein, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uruguay's casein production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 306 tonnes of casein, reflecting a modest rise of 3.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 135 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	11.6%	3.1%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports casein from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 6.8-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Uruguay's casein exports totalled 30.3 tonnes, marking a sharp drop of 10.4% compared to the previous year. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 33.8 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 582.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	582.8%	(10.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Peru and Brazil remained the primary buyers of casein from Uruguay, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports in value terms bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with an 8.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uruguay's casein export value was recorded at 164 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled drop of 7.0% year-over-year. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 177 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 783.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	783.5%	(7.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Peru and Brazil continued to be the main destinations for Uruguay's casein exports in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports casein to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

Uruguay's imported casein volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 190.3 tonnes, constituting a gain of 27.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 41.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	5.6%	27.2%	12.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand (with 39.1% of imports in volume), Poland (22.0%), and Argentina (15.6%) led the structure of casein imports into Uruguay, together representing 76.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Uruguay's casein imports from abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported casein valued at 1 000 thousand US dollars, up by 60.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms rose by 73.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 801 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.6%)	13.6%	60.1%	20.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand (accounting for 33.5% of imports in value terms), Poland (22.8%), and Argentina (19.0%) remained the main suppliers of casein to Uruguay, jointly forming 75.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io