Earlier Report Observations
Production of linseed oil-cake in Uruguay began at 1,244 tonnes in 2018 and surged to 2,275 tonnes in 2019, an 83% increase that established a higher base for the market. This growth phase continued into 2020, with output reaching 2,578 tonnes, a year when municipal campaigns in Montevideo to collect used household oil intensified, recovering 7,747 liters as part of broader environmental waste management efforts.
The market expanded further to 2,893 tonnes by 2022. Regulatory developments during this period included a revised decree setting targets for minimizing and valorizing industrial and agro-industrial waste, including vegetable oil residues, which promoted recycling and energy recovery. Additionally, updated technical regulations on solvents authorized for edible oil extraction directly affected the extraction process for oils and their solid residues like linseed cake.
In 2023, production rose slightly to 3,002 tonnes. Municipal recycling programs for used household oil remained active, with over 6,216 liters collected in Montevideo, reflecting sustained public engagement in waste oil management initiatives that form part of the market's operating context.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Uruguay
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Uruguay
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6. Trade balance
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6.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. In kind, kg
- 6.1.2. In value, $ US
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6.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. In kind, kg
- 6.2.2. In value, $ US
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6.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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7. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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7.1. Direct Data
- 7.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 7.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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7.2. Mirror Data
- 7.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 7.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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7.1. Direct Data
Production linseed oil-cake in Uruguay
In kind, 2017-2020, t
From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay was one of the world's leading producers of linseed oil-cake, ranking 30th globally by production volume.
Top producers of linseed oil-cake, 2017-2020
World map of production of linseed oil-cake, 2017-2020
The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 1 244 tonnes, then saw the largest increase of 82.9% in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 10.4%. Production peaked in 2020 at 2 578 tonnes, representing a 13.3% increase from the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was 2.1-fold.
Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (10.4%) | 82.9% | 13.3% | 22.9% |
Exports linseed oil-cake from Uruguay
According to market analysis, Uruguay did not export any linseed oil-cake between 2017 and 2020.
Imports linseed oil-cake to Uruguay
Based on industry reports, Uruguay did not import any linseed oil-cake from 2017 to 2020.
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