Dairy Exports Surge in Argentina, Decline in Uruguay
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In May and June, Argentina increased its dairy shipments, while Uruguay faced declines in both volume and prices.
The latest data shows a mixed performance between Argentina and Uruguay in the dairy trade. While Argentina maintained high export volumes in May, Uruguay ended June with a significant reduction.
Key Insights for Argentina:
Argentina's dairy exports exhibited notable growth in the second half of May, with a total of 14,261 tons representing a 9.8% increase from the first half of the month. However, the average price per ton saw a slight decrease to USD 3,954, 0.6% lower compared to the earlier period. The market spread across 30 buying countries, a slight drop from 32.
Argentina May 2025 Export Breakdown:
- Whole Milk Powder: USD 4,217.09, +0.11%, 5,083.67 tons
- Skim Milk Powder: USD 3,311.03, +0.67%, 1,807.96 tons
- Semi-hard Cheese: USD 4,733.82, -0.54%, 3,647.88 tons
- Hard Cheese: USD 6,502.23, +2.01%, 624.83 tons
Key Insights for Uruguay:
Uruguay's dairy exports decreased in volume and value in June, but reached more destinations. Exports totaled 6,404 tons, down 19.9% from the first half of the month. The average price per ton also decreased to USD 4,078, a 4.6% decline. Despite this, the number of destinations increased to 34 markets.
Uruguay June 2025 Export Breakdown:
- Whole Milk Powder: USD 4,070.59, -2.67%, 4,807.52 tons
- Skim Milk Powder: USD 3,158.13, -3.27%, 563 tons
- Semi-hard Cheese: USD 4,909.30, +3.33%, 133.46 tons
- Hard Cheese: USD 6,889.70, +2.16%, 100 tons
Key Insights for Argentina:
Argentina's dairy exports exhibited notable growth in the second half of May, with a total of 14,261 tons representing a 9.8% increase from the first half of the month. However, the average price per ton saw a slight decrease to USD 3,954, 0.6% lower compared to the earlier period. The market spread across 30 buying countries, a slight drop from 32.
Argentina May 2025 Export Breakdown:
- Whole Milk Powder: USD 4,217.09, +0.11%, 5,083.67 tons
- Skim Milk Powder: USD 3,311.03, +0.67%, 1,807.96 tons
- Semi-hard Cheese: USD 4,733.82, -0.54%, 3,647.88 tons
- Hard Cheese: USD 6,502.23, +2.01%, 624.83 tons
Key Insights for Uruguay:
Uruguay's dairy exports decreased in volume and value in June, but reached more destinations. Exports totaled 6,404 tons, down 19.9% from the first half of the month. The average price per ton also decreased to USD 4,078, a 4.6% decline. Despite this, the number of destinations increased to 34 markets.
Uruguay June 2025 Export Breakdown:
- Whole Milk Powder: USD 4,070.59, -2.67%, 4,807.52 tons
- Skim Milk Powder: USD 3,158.13, -3.27%, 563 tons
- Semi-hard Cheese: USD 4,909.30, +3.33%, 133.46 tons
- Hard Cheese: USD 6,889.70, +2.16%, 100 tons
