Uruguay: Market for Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes other than Dried, Smoked, Salted or in Brine 2024

Market Size for Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes other than Dried, Smoked, Salted or in Brine in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine contracted to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes other than Dried, Smoked, Salted or in Brine in Uruguay

In value terms, production of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes other than Dried, Smoked, Salted or in Brine

Exports from Uruguay

In 2023, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine were exported from Uruguay; with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine dropped to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for prepared or preserved fish and dishes exported from Uruguay worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes other than Dried, Smoked, Salted or in Brine

Imports into Uruguay

In 2023, the amount of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine imported into Uruguay reached X tons, standing approx. at the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine expanded sharply to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ecuador totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform