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Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Uruguay

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Uruguayan market for legume flour showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2021. Volume fell sharply from 388 t in 2018 to 284 t in 2019, before rebounding strongly to exceed 490 t by 2021. No specific local drivers for these swings were identified in the period.

In 2022, the market contracted to 263 t, driven by a steep drop in domestic production. That same year, authorities reduced or eliminated import duties on legume flour and other staples to help control consumer price increases following the war in Ukraine, a measure that supported small import volumes but did not offset the overall production decline. A partial recovery to 292 t occurred in 2023.

The regulatory framework for the sector was updated in 2024 through national decrees that established precise characteristics and labeling requirements for pure and blended legume flours. Concurrently, global influences such as strong demand for gluten-free, healthy foods and fluctuations in raw material prices remained relevant contextual factors for the 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. 4.2. 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 flour or powder of dried legumes in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Uruguay's production of flour or powder of dried legumes reached its lowest point at 284.3 tons. The following year, in 2020, production surged to 400.5 tons, marking a significant 40.9% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.3%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 26.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.3%	(26.9%)	40.9%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Uruguay

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Uruguay exported 14.2 kg of flour or powder of dried legumes, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports experienced a sharp decline of 97.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -72.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from 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

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay's exports of flour or powder of dried legumes were predominantly directed toward the United States, which accounted for 99.0% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2020, Uruguay's exports of flour or powder of dried legumes amounted to 50 US dollars, remaining largely stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports decreased by 97.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -72.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from 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

Between 2017 and 2020, Uruguay's exports in value terms of flour or powder of dried legumes were highly concentrated on the United States, which represented 97.7% 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 flour or powder of dried legumes 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 the period from 2017 to 2020, Uruguay's imports in kind of flour or powder of dried legumes were almost exclusively sourced from Argentina, which accounted for 100.0% 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, $ 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, Uruguay's imports in value terms of flour or powder of dried legumes showed a strong reliance on Argentina, with this market making up 100.0% of total import flows.

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