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Unmanufactured tobacco and refuse market in Uruguay

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the volume of Uruguay's unmanufactured tobacco market contracted from 7 894 t to 5 940 t. This decline was primarily driven by the country's stringent tobacco control framework, notably the 2019 decree that standardized packaging and labeling requirements, which made products less appealing and reduced overall consumption.

The market dipped further to 5 666 t in 2021, a year when regulators created a new category by exempting heated tobacco products from indoor vaping bans. A rebound to 6 171 t occurred in 2022, coinciding with the repeal of decrees that had briefly relaxed control measures and a significant boost in enforcement and public awareness campaigns, which helped shift trade toward legal channels. The market then stabilized at 6 090 t in 2023 amid ongoing educational efforts targeting novel nicotine 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. 4.1.2. 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, 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 unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Uruguay produced 3 237 tons of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, showing no significant change from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 240 tons, which represented a 0.1% increase from the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	(0.0%)	(0.1%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Uruguay's production of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 14 746 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.9% decrease compared to 2019. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 15 495 thousand US dollars, which was a 6.8% increase from the year before.

Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	(2.0%)	(2.9%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

Uruguay's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 1 906 tons, representing a 2.1% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.7%, with an average annual decline of 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.4%)	(10.1%)	(2.1%)	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Paraguay was the sole destination for Uruguay's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in kind, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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 exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 8 684 thousand US dollars, a 4.8% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 30.6%, translating to an average annual decline of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.2%)	(11.9%)	(4.8%)	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Paraguay completely dominated Uruguay's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms, capturing 100.0% of total 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 unmanufactured tobacco and refuse to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

Uruguay's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 609 tons, a 22.2% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 33.4%, with an average annual decline of 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	(13.2%)	(22.2%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil were the leading sources for Uruguay's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in kind. Paraguay accounted for 40.9% of imports, Argentina for 14.9%, and Brazil for 12.2%, together making up 68.0% of total 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

Uruguay's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 15 960 thousand US dollars, a substantial 23.5% decrease from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 36.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 13.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(16.3%)	(23.5%)	(13.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Paraguay, Argentina, and Italy formed the main group of sources for Uruguay's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms. Paraguay accounted for 40.8% of imports, Argentina for 12.2%, and Italy for 10.9%, collectively representing 63.9% of total 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