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Edible brassicas market in Uruguay

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Uruguay demonstrated steady growth in physical volume between 2018 and 2023, expanding from 3 753 t to 3 888 t. Domestic production rose gradually each year, reaching 3 873 t by 2023. Imports were minimal for most of the period, except for a significant shipment of 71 t in 2021 which contributed to the market's peak volume of 3 933 t that year.

By 2024, the market landscape was influenced by evolving consumer preferences and regulatory updates. A growing focus on healthy eating habits, linked to concerns over chronic diseases and lifestyle changes, supported demand for fresh produce like brassicas. Concurrently, modifications to Uruguay's front-of-pack labeling rules, which adjusted the thresholds for declaring excess critical nutrients, came into effect, impacting how fresh foods are marketed. The Metropolitan Agro-Food Unit (UAM) remained a pivotal wholesale channel, handling over 70% of the country's fresh fruit and vegetable volume.

This period also benefited from a stable macroeconomic environment characterized by controlled inflation and moderate economic growth, which fostered consumer spending on fresh foods. The increased adoption of e-commerce and digital platforms further facilitated access to fresh produce, potentially influencing distribution patterns for brassicas in the local market.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 edible brassicas in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Edible brassicas production in Uruguay has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Uruguay produced 3 851 tonnes of edible brassicas, representing a 0.9% year-over-year gain. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Uruguay's edible brassicas production increased in value. In 2020, the output was valued at 7 650 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.9% advance compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 16.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 434 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 17.1% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(17.1%)	2.9%	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Uruguay

Exports in kind, kg

Edible brassicas shipments from Uruguay to abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4 912 kilograms, showing a solid uptick of 21.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 66.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	36.0%	21.8%	18.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the key and almost sole market for Uruguay's edible brassicas exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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, $ US

Edible brassicas exports from Uruguay have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 9 757 US dollars, which is 24.2% higher compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 32.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 079 US dollars, with the largest decline of 4.0% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	10.9%	24.2%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was by far the main destination for Uruguay's edible brassicas exports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total 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 edible brassicas to Uruguay

Imports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of imports in kind was dominated by Brazil, which consistently accounted for 100.0% of total 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, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, edible brassicas imports to Uruguay were supplied almost exclusively by Brazil, which absorbed 100.0% 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