Uruguayan meat exports to the EU have doubled
The United States remained the top destination, with shipments totaling US$83 million and 11,000 tons, a 45% increase compared to May of last year and accounting for 32% of total exports to that country.
The European Union followed with US$75 million and 7,000 tons, almost doubling the previous year's exports (+78%), and China was displaced to third place among the main markets despite a 23% increase in imports compared to May 2024, with US$62 million and 13,000 tons.
Placements to the United Kingdom, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada, Israel, and Japan were also notable.
Between January and May, beef exports totaled US$1.084 billion, 29% more than a year ago, with an 85% increase to US$412 million in the case of the U.S. Shipments to the European Union totaled US$230 million, 52% more than a year ago.
China currently holds second place in the annualized total, with US$259 million, down 6% from January-May 2024, and another US$90 million in meat by-products, up 39% year-on-year.
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