Category: Food & Beverage
Uruguay Food & Beverage
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Meals and Soups in Uruguay
... cheaper alternative, home-made pizza gained ground in previous years due to high inflation rates. The multinational McCain Uruguay SA leads in frozen pizza, importing from Argentina, followed by local players Cooperativa Nacional de Productores de ... Read More
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Edible Oils in Uruguay
... have steadily dropped since peaking in 2022 due to the Ukraine-Russia war and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, edible oils is seeing a significant drop in current value growth, but ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads in Uruguay
... the number of Uruguayans crossing the border into Argentina in order to buy everyday consumer products, including jams and preserves, at a cheaper price than in Uruguay. However, in December 2024, Javier Milei was elected ... Read More
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Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Uruguay
... the price drop in categories like mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. In addition, an improved tomato harvest put downward pressure on prices in categories such as tomato pastes, purées, and pasta sauces. Euromonitor International's Sauces, Dips ... Read More
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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Uruguay
... growth in retail volume terms in 2024, reversing the decline experienced in 2023. Furthermore, after several years of elevated inflation rates, several categories in cooking ingredients and meals recorded a price contraction in 2024. The ... Read More
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Sports Nutrition in Uruguay
... creatine and a subsequent increase in the prices of raw ingredients. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, there was an increased desire to take care of health, which has had a knock-on impact on sales of ... Read More
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Weight Management and Wellbeing in Uruguay
... current value terms. This performance is thanks to the progressive expansion of the age range of consumers, with younger adult consumers becoming increasingly interested in adopting a preventative approach to health and wellbeing, with a ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Uruguay
... trade, with goods including medicines, dermatological and digestive products, sports nutrition, and dietary supplements bought from Argentina and sold at lower prices to consumers in Uruguay. This was especially problematic in bordering cities like Salto ... Read More
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Uruguay Cheese
... and the world, reflecting the country’s long-standing tradition of cheese production. The recovery of purchasing power, alongside the decline in cross-border shopping in Argentina following the devaluation of the exchange rate, has contributed to this ... Read More
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Uruguay Butter and Spreads
... was largely attributed to product shortages resulting from conflicts between key producers and trade unions. The butter and spreads category is mature, with Uruguay boasting one of the highest per capita consumption rates in Latin ... Read More
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Uruguay Baby Food
... a significant lack of interest from parents who prefer not to feed their children industrially processed foods. This widespread disinterest has resulted in a limited market presence, with only the Heinz brand, imported by Leopoldo ... Read More
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Uruguay Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
... between leading companies and trade unions, which had previously constrained yoghurt production, has contributed to this growth. The recovery in consumer purchasing power, coupled with more consistent yoghurt production, has driven the increase in retail ... Read More
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Uruguay Plant-Based Dairy
... local consumers, despite the availability of other types of plant-based milk like oat, coconut, and peanut milk. The rapid expansion of brands and flavours, coupled with rising consumer interest, has fuelled this growth. The market ... Read More
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Uruguay Dairy Products and Alternatives
... year and further salary increases. Despite this favourable economic environment, the demand for dairy products and alternatives does not mirror this optimism. Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Uruguay report offers in-depth knowledge of ... Read More
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Uruguay Other Dairy
... desserts underperformed during the review period as more consumers opted for healthier alternatives like home-made desserts. The impact of the labelling law, which was enacted during the review period, also played a significant role. Companies ... Read More
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Uruguay Drinking Milk Products
... the review period. This decline can be attributed to two key factors. Firstly, Uruguay’s per capita consumption of drinking milk products is exceedingly high, more than double the average in Latin America, which limits further ... Read More
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Uruguay Beer and Cider Market Databook 2024
... brand insights, channel insights, packaging insights, and appendix sections. Key insights and drivers behind the Beer and Cider market performance Reasons to Buy Gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamics and structure of the Uruguayan ... Read More
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Uruguay Sugar Confectionery
... normalcy, and 2024 is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. However, the recovery is not uniform across all subcategories. The lion's share of the growth can be attributed to pastilles, gummies, jellies, and chews. This category ... Read More
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Uruguay Chocolate Confectionery
... strategies across all channels, from modern grocery retailers to small local stores. This aimed to not only boost sales but also position chocolate as a more affordable snacking option compared to alternatives. Supermarkets and hypermarkets ... Read More
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Uruguay Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
... to carry over into 2024. The recovery of real wages has played a significant role in this resurgence, as consumers become more comfortable indulging in treats like sweet biscuits. Promotional activity and discounts offered by ... Read More
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Uruguay Snacks
... the overall growth trajectory was impacted by an early 2023 water crisis caused by drought. Faced with limited access to clean drinking water, many consumers prioritised bottled water over non-essential purchases like snacks. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Uruguay Gum
... fully recover from the pre-pandemic slump. This sluggish return can be partly attributed to evolving social habits, particularly the rise of remote work in Uruguay. Chewing gum, often used by office workers as a breath ... Read More
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Uruguay Ice Cream
... Compared to previous years, the weather since mid-2023 has been uncharacteristically cool and rainy, with temperatures dipping below usual levels. Consequently, consumer appetite for ice cream has waned, translating into a negative impact on sales. ... Read More
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Uruguay Savoury Snacks
... expected to continue in 2024. Several factors contributed to this growth. Firstly, improved supply compared to previous pandemic-impacted years ensured greater product availability. Secondly, strategic promotions and discounts offered by leading retailers like Disco and ... Read More
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Uruguay Beer
... economic beer on the one hand and premium on the other, while the middle segments experienced a decline. This trend was driven by the rising cost of living, prompting lower socioeconomic households to opt for ... Read More
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