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Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Uruguay

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for pig fat in Uruguay experienced notable volatility. It peaked at 7,371 t in 2019, then contracted sharply to 5,415 t in 2020, before partially recovering and stabilizing around 6,000 t in the following years.

The market surge in 2019 was driven primarily by a jump in imports to 6,455 t, even as domestic production dipped. The subsequent drop in 2020 coincided with a reduction in imports to 4,451 t. From 2021 to 2023, imports held relatively steady near 5,000 t, while domestic production fluctuated around 1,100 t, sustaining a market volume below the 2019 high.

In 2024, imports of pig fat rose to 5,467 t. This increase occurred alongside a broader rise in meat consumption within Uruguay, with per capita consumption reaching 99.3 kg, which likely supported demand for pork derivatives. Furthermore, Marfrig's inauguration of a new hamburger production plant in Tacuarembó signaled continued investment in the meat sector, potentially influencing the supply chain for pork products.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uruguay's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, the country produced 964 tonnes, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 5.3%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 26.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 915 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 24.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	(24.1%)	5.3%	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

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

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 pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat were almost exclusively directed to Brazil, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Brazil was the sole destination for Uruguay's exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total export revenue.

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 pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

Uruguay imported 4 451 tonnes of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in 2020, representing a sharp decline of 31.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 455 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 39.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.5%)	39.4%	(31.0%)	(7.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (43.3% of import volumes), Chile (15.3%), and Germany (12.7%) were the main sources of Uruguay's imports in kind, together accounting for 71.3% 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, K $ US

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 4 306 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2019 at 7 640 thousand US dollars, representing a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uruguay's import value stood at 5 962 thousand US dollars, which was 22.0% lower than the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 77.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.6%)	77.4%	(22.0%)	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain (40.0% of import value), Chile (16.4%), and Brazil (13.2%) were the largest suppliers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Uruguay in value terms, together comprising 69.7% 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