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Potato market in Uruguay

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Uruguayan potato market, primarily oriented toward fresh domestic consumption with no reported large-scale processed potato production, expanded from 89 579 t in 2018 to 97 111 t in 2019. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when the market volume fell to 82 496 t, a contraction driven by supply chain and consumption disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market volume recovered to 95 822 t in 2021, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels, and stabilized around 93 022 t in 2022. In 2023, the market experienced a pronounced decline, dropping to 73 742 t, its lowest point in the observed period.

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, 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 potato in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Uruguay's potato production reached its highest level at 94 400 tonnes, marking an 8.5% increase. However, in 2020, production fell to 73 706 tonnes, representing a 21.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 21.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	8.5%	(21.9%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

Uruguay's potato exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2019, exports stood at a lower level, but by 2020 they reached 9 tonnes, showing a 30.9% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 303.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 59.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	187.4%	7.3%	30.9%	59.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market for potatoes from Uruguay was highly concentrated, with the United Kingdom accounting for 100.0% of all exports in volume terms.

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

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. In 2017, export values hit their lowest point, but by 2020 they peaked at 11 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic 56.2% increase from 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 95.5%. Overall, export values fluctuated 2.9 times between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	95.5%	(5.0%)	56.2%	42.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom effectively monopolized Uruguay's potato exports in value terms, representing 100.0% 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 potato to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2018, import volumes dropped to their lowest point at 2 585 tonnes, marking a 40.5% decline. By 2020, however, imports surged to 8 798 tonnes, up 223.8% year-over-year. Overall, volumes shifted 3.4-fold between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.5%)	5.1%	223.8%	26.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Canada were the main sources for Uruguay's potato imports in volume terms. Brazil accounted for 34.1% of imports, the Netherlands for 22.4%, and Canada for 18.3%. Together, these three countries represented 74.8% 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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. In 2018, import values reached their lowest point at 2 057 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 33.7% decline. By 2020, values climbed to 5 021 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 116.2% increase compared to 2019. Overall, import values varied 2.4 times between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.7%)	12.9%	116.2%	17.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Canada, and Brazil formed the main cluster of markets for Uruguay's potato imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 27.0% of imports, Canada for 23.7%, and Brazil for 20.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 70.8% 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