Key Market Indicators
Uruguay's pet food export is projected to hit 750,000 kilograms by 2028, a slight increase from the current 741,000 kilograms in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.2%. Since 2000, Uruguay's pet food supply has surged by 5.7% annually. In 2023, the country ranked 55th in global pet food exports, with Luxembourg surpassing it at the same volume of 741,000 kilograms. The top spots were held by France, the United States, and Poland, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. On the import front, Uruguay's pet food demand is set to escalate to nearly 50 million kilograms by 2028, up from 43 million kilograms this year. This marks a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Since 1999, the country's pet food imports have grown consistently at a rate of 3.1% per year.
