Uruguayan Dairy Industry Set to Break Records
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The Uruguayan dairy sector witnesses significant growth with increases in both production and solid content, positioning 2025 as a potentially record-breaking year.
Uruguay's dairy industry is experiencing an impressive resurgence, with both milk submissions and solid contents marking notable growth. In August, milk submissions to industrial plants rose by 4.5% year-on-year, and Conaprole reported a 12.5% increase in September compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, solid submissions—crucial raw materials for dairy products—reached almost 162,000 tons over 12 months up to August, a 2.5% rise from the prior year. Spearheaded by agronomist Nicolás Lussich, the sector's resilience is evident despite past climate challenges such as droughts and excessive rainfall. However, external markets show signs of adjustments with a 1.6% drop in Global Dairy Trade (GDT) prices and a 2.3% decrease in whole milk powder prices.
Lussich highlights the need for efficient management of export volumes, tariffs, and logistics to maintain market stability. Key recommendations for sustaining growth include maintaining strong internal prices, expanding export markets, improving logistical infrastructure, and addressing union conflicts that could hamper foreign trade. As Lussich cautions, the future is promising yet dependent on strengthening both the commercial and industrial frameworks to ensure long-term benefits for dairy farmers.
Furthermore, solid submissions—crucial raw materials for dairy products—reached almost 162,000 tons over 12 months up to August, a 2.5% rise from the prior year. Spearheaded by agronomist Nicolás Lussich, the sector's resilience is evident despite past climate challenges such as droughts and excessive rainfall. However, external markets show signs of adjustments with a 1.6% drop in Global Dairy Trade (GDT) prices and a 2.3% decrease in whole milk powder prices.
Lussich highlights the need for efficient management of export volumes, tariffs, and logistics to maintain market stability. Key recommendations for sustaining growth include maintaining strong internal prices, expanding export markets, improving logistical infrastructure, and addressing union conflicts that could hamper foreign trade. As Lussich cautions, the future is promising yet dependent on strengthening both the commercial and industrial frameworks to ensure long-term benefits for dairy farmers.
