Uruguay's Dairy Exports Near $500 Million Mark
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Uruguay's dairy exports see an 11% rise, nearing $500 million in the first half of 2025, driven by whole milk powder and butter.
Uruguay has recorded an impressive 11% growth in its dairy exports during the first half of 2025, reaching a total of $428.5 million, according to the Instituto Nacional de la Leche (Inale). Significant contributions to this surge came from whole milk powder, which rose by 18% to $286.9 million, and butter, increasing by 26% to $34.8 million.
Conversely, skimmed milk and cheese experienced declines in both volume and revenue, falling by 4% and 22% respectively. Overall, 94,738 tonnes were exported, with whole milk up by 3% and butter by 1%.
Positive pricing trends were observed, with June prices for whole milk at $4,137 per tonne—a notable 47% increase compared to December 2024. Butter fetched $6,839 per tonne, a 24% increment.
Key markets like Brazil and Algeria dominated, comprising two-thirds of the exports, as global dairy prices improved. The report reflects the strategic importance of the dairy sector in Uruguay's foreign trade.
Conversely, skimmed milk and cheese experienced declines in both volume and revenue, falling by 4% and 22% respectively. Overall, 94,738 tonnes were exported, with whole milk up by 3% and butter by 1%.
Positive pricing trends were observed, with June prices for whole milk at $4,137 per tonne—a notable 47% increase compared to December 2024. Butter fetched $6,839 per tonne, a 24% increment.
Key markets like Brazil and Algeria dominated, comprising two-thirds of the exports, as global dairy prices improved. The report reflects the strategic importance of the dairy sector in Uruguay's foreign trade.
