The poultry meat processing industry in Uruguay has shown a consistent downtrend initially and then a prolonged stagnation. The significant drop by 33.33% in 2015 from 2014 levels marked a period of reduction. Since 2016, the industry has maintained a steady volume of 2.0 thousand metric tons through to 2023. The year-on-year variation was 0% from 2016 onwards, and the latest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is also 0%, showing that the production has plateaued.
Future trends to watch for include potential disruptions in the supply chain, policy changes impacting production, and technological advancements in processing. Additionally, shifts in consumer preferences towards or away from poultry meat due to health trends or environmental concerns could influence production volumes.
