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Fresh grapes market in Uruguay

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Uruguayan fresh grape market displayed notable volume shifts between 2018 and 2020. Starting at 105 thousand tons in 2018, the market contracted sharply to 86 thousand tons the following year, before rebounding to 97 thousand tons in 2020.

Market volume then entered a more stable phase from 2021 to 2023, fluctuating between 102 and 107 thousand tons. The peak occurred in 2022 at 107 thousand tons, followed by a modest reduction to 101 thousand tons in 2023. Concurrently, the market's value demonstrated consistent growth, climbing to $598 million in 2023, reflecting a trend of increasing unit prices or a move toward higher-value segments.

By 2024, the broader wine industry, a primary consumer of grapes, was undergoing significant transformation. Bottled wine exports surged by around 40%, boosting demand for quality grapes destined for winemaking. This occurred alongside a global downturn in wine consumption and a saturated domestic market, compelling local producers to prioritize premium export-oriented production. The industry's focus on quality, which often requires lower yields per hectare, directly influences grape supply dynamics for both wine and fresh consumption.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, 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 fresh grapes in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Uruguay's fresh grape production reached its lowest point at 86.2 thousand tonnes, but then increased by 12.3% in 2020 to 96.8 thousand tonnes. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 104.9 thousand tonnes, which represented a 17.8% decline from that peak to the 2019 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.7%	(17.8%)	12.3%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh grapes from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

Fresh grape exports from Uruguay have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, export volume totaled 2.1 tonnes, marking a significant 23.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 60.5%, with an average annual decline rate of 26.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.0%)	(39.5%)	(23.2%)	(26.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay's fresh grape exports were almost exclusively directed to the United Kingdom, which accounted for 100.0% of total export 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, K $ US

Uruguay's fresh grape exports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 10.5 thousand US dollars, down 18.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 44.2%, representing an average annual decline of 17.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 20.9 thousand US dollars, which saw a 10.9% increase that year, followed by the largest decline of 38.3% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.9%	(38.3%)	(18.4%)	(17.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Uruguay's fresh grape export market was highly concentrated, with the United Kingdom accounting for 100.0% of total export value.

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 fresh grapes to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

Uruguay's fresh grape imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 157.8 tonnes, representing a 5.5% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 30.8%, with an average annual decline of 11.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 256.6 tonnes, which saw a 12.5% increase that year, followed by the largest decline of 34.9% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	(34.9%)	(5.5%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay's fresh grape imports were dominated by three key markets: Brazil, Italy, and Chile, which together accounted for 91.5% of total import volume.

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 fresh grape imports in value terms declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports amounted to 10.5 thousand US dollars, showing a 13.5% reduction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 50.4%, with an average annual decline rate of 20.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	(37.7%)	(13.5%)	(20.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Brazil (53.1% of import value), Italy (21.1%), and Chile (16.5%) remained Uruguay's key import partners for fresh grapes, together accounting for 90.7% of total import value.

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