Uruguay registers record dairy exports in the first half of 2026.

Uruguay exported 122,518 tons of dairy products between January and June 2026, the highest volume ever recorded for a first semester and 8.5% higher than that shipped in the same period last year, according to data from Uruguayan customs. In terms of revenue, shipments totaled US$436 million in the first six months of the year, compared to US$419.5 million in the same period of 2025. Despite the increase in revenue, growth was limited by the fall in average export prices. The average value of exported products fell from US$3,736 to US$3,560 per ton, a reduction of approximately US$180 per ton compared to the previous year. Whole milk powder remained the main product in Uruguay's export portfolio, accounting for about two-thirds of the total volume shipped during the period. Among other products, cheese exports grew 10% compared to the first half of 2025. In contrast, shipments of skimmed milk powder and butter registered a decline.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.