Category: Food & Beverage
Uruguay Food & Beverage
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Concentrates in Uruguay
... crisis during the first quarter of the year have left many consumers distrustful of tap water, which is essential for the preparation of powder concentrates. Consequently, flavoured bottled water has emerged as a more convenient ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Uruguay
... popularity among Uruguayans, leaving the category underdeveloped. The landscape for RTD tea consumption remains challenging, as many consumers are unfamiliar with the concept of iced tea beverages, which extend hot tea flavours into cold, ready-to-drink ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Uruguay
... of tap water persisted, sustaining higher demand for bottled water. However, as confidence in the safety of tap water gradually returned over the year, sales of mineral and purified bottled water declined sharply, with off-trade ... Read More
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Energy Drinks in Uruguay
... 2023, has persisted into 2024, although it has moderated somewhat due to the devaluation of the Argentine Peso, reducing the attractiveness of cross-border purchases. Nevertheless, Argentina's pricing remains more competitive than Uruguay's, and some consumers ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Uruguay
... of Argentina’s economic turmoil, achieving a positive trajectory throughout 2023. The prolonged drought, one of the most severe in recent history, profoundly influenced consumer behaviour and the soft drinks market. This climate event, which persisted ... Read More
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Carbonates in Uruguay
... particularly acute in Montevideo, Canelones, and San José, where the sodium-laden water supply persisted from March 2023 until government measures successfully resolved the crisis in September 2023. However, the aftermath of this crisis has continued ... Read More
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Sports Drinks in Uruguay
... coupled with the residual effects of the 2023 tap water crisis, has fuelled this upward trajectory. On-trade sales have not only recovered to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 but have also continued to ... Read More
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Juice in Uruguay
... be attributed to the ongoing effects of the tap water crisis, which persisted into the first quarter of 2024. Many consumers, still distrustful of tap water, have continued to opt for bottled water, which has ... Read More
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Coffee in Uruguay
... background. This growth has been driven by an incremental increase in the consumption of coffee beans and standard fresh ground coffee, supported by the continued growth of on-trade sales across both off-premise and on-premise channels. ... Read More
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Tea in Uruguay
... been a defining trait of Uruguayan consumers, the pandemic has amplified this trend, prompting greater interest in the functional benefits offered by various tea varieties. Products claiming to enhance the immune system or provide calming ... Read More
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Other Hot Drinks in Uruguay
... shown signs of maturity, with total volume sales of yerba mate expected to decline for a second consecutive year in 2024. Despite its well-established status, the market has become increasingly saturated, limiting opportunities for further ... Read More
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Hot Drinks in Uruguay
... external economic shocks effectively. Last year, soft drinks sales surged dramatically, primarily influenced by the effects of climate change, as the country faced an unprecedented drought that lasted through the first half of 2023. This ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Uruguay
... of the Argentinian peso at the end of 2023 resulted in significant price increases in Argentina. This consequently made cross-border shopping less lucrative for Uruguayan consumers. As a result, local consumers are shopping locally again. ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Uruguay
... to fall slightly, due to its high maturity. That being said, baked goods and in particular bread is benefitting from the recent labelling laws which were introduced in 2021, which is seen a sharp drop ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Uruguay
... content. These labels have impacted negatively segments in breakfast cereals, including children´s breakfast cereals, with many parents reluctant to buy foods with a high sugar content. Euromonitor International's Breakfast Cereals in Uruguay report offers in-depth ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Uruguay
... the steep devaluation of the Argentinian peso at the end of 2023, which resulted in significant price increases in Argentina and consequently made cross-border shopping less lucrative for Uruguayan consumers. As a result, local consumers ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Uruguay
... and pasta, instant noodle cups and pouches are gaining ground, thanks to the expansion of multinational brands such as Nissin and Maruchan. In addition, local options such as Las Acacias from Darcel are proving popular, ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Uruguay
... still significant price increases hikes for rice, due to continuing increases in international prices. Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Uruguay report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and ... Read More
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Uruguay Beverages Consumption Trends and Forecasts Tracker, Q3 2024 (Dairy and Soy Drinks, Alcoholic Drinks, Soft Drinks and Hot Drinks)
... alcoholic drinks is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry performance and developments on a quarterly basis. Scope Top line consumption volumes for Q3-2024 vs Q3-2023, moving annual totals (MAT), full year ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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