en.Wedoany.com Reported - Uruguay XXI released a report stating that Uruguay's total exports (including free zones) in May amounted to $1.142 billion, a 3% decrease compared to June 2025, with beef, pulp, and soybeans standing out. From January to May 2026, cumulative exports totaled $5.271 billion, up 3% year-on-year; beef exports reached $1.054 billion, pulp exports $931 million, and dairy exports $346 million.

In May's export data, beef led with $220 million in exports, accounting for 19% of the month's total, down 14% from May 2025. The main destination for beef was China, with purchases of $67 million, followed by the United States ($61 million) and the European Union ($53 million).

Pulp exports totaled $191 million, representing 17% of May's total exports, down 7% year-on-year. Pulp was mainly exported to the European Union ($76 million) and China ($67 million). Uruguay XXI noted that Turkey and South Korea saw the largest increases this month, with sales reaching $18 million and $12 million respectively, up 110% and 185% year-on-year. U.S. sales amounted to $10 million, completing the ranking of major destinations.

Soybeans were the third-largest export product in May, with exports of $180 million, accounting for 16% of the month's total, up 45% year-on-year. China remained the main destination, with sales of $126 million, followed by Egypt ($51 million), while Brazil and the United States completed the ranking of major destinations with $2 million and $1 million respectively.

Dairy exports ranked fourth at $85 million, with main destinations being Brazil ($31 million) and Algeria ($28 million), while Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Mauritania each accounted for $3 million.

China was the main export destination in May, with purchases of $297 million, representing a 26% market share; exports to the European Union were $172 million, accounting for 15%; exports to Brazil were $161 million, accounting for 14%; exports to the United States were $116 million, accounting for 10%; and exports to Egypt were $53 million, accounting for 5%.

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