Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in Uruguay

Earlier Report Observations

The Uruguayan market for frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize expanded from 5 014 t in 2018 to 5 323 t in 2019, supported by the implementation of mandatory front-of-pack labeling and global trends towards healthy, convenient foods. The market then contracted to 5 004 t in 2020.

After stabilizing at 4 905 t in 2021, market volume surged by 14% to 5 590 t in 2022, driven by the entry of new producers, adjustments to labeling regulations, and an expanding range of innovative frozen products. Growth continued in 2023, reaching 5 846 t, fueled by investments in cold-chain infrastructure and stricter enforcement of labeling rules.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

Uruguay's production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 298.7 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 295.2 tonnes, marking a 1.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 7.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with an 8.9% rise.

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

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

The export market for frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, from Uruguay showed considerable volatility during these years. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 0.0 tonnes, but by 2020 they surged to 0.0 tonnes, reflecting a dramatic 100.0% increase over the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2018, with a 177-fold difference between the high and low points. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 99.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, were heavily dependent on Belgium, which accounted for 98.3% of total export volumes.

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

The export value of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, from Uruguay exhibited significant volatility. In 2019, exports reached their minimum at 0.1 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 they rose to 0.1 thousand US dollars, showing an abrupt 108.3% increase compared to the previous year. The period from 2018 to 2019 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 74 times. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 98.6% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Belgium alone responsible for 96.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

Uruguay's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, declined after two years of gains. In 2019, imports peaked at 5 024 tonnes, but by 2020 they had decreased to 4 709 tonnes, a 6.3% reduction from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The largest increase was in 2018, with a 13.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Uruguay's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, were Belgium with 63.6% of import volumes, the Netherlands with 16.3%, and Spain with 12.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 92.3% of total import 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

Uruguay's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in value terms declined after two years of growth. In 2019, imports reached their maximum at 4 498 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 they had fallen to 4 211 thousand US dollars, down 6.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with an 18.8% rise.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the main suppliers of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, to Uruguay in value terms were Belgium with 61.7% of imports, the Netherlands with 16.3%, and Spain with 13.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 91.3% of total import value.

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

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