en.Wedoany.com Reported - Uruguay's dairy exports saw a strong recovery in May, reaching $85 million, a 29% year-on-year increase, as confirmed by the Uruguay XXI agency in its report.

The industry maintained a broad geographical market distribution, with sales to Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, and Europe. The Central African market stood out, accounting for 43% of total dairy exports, a 26% year-on-year increase, further consolidating the region's importance as a key market.

At the country level, Brazil remained the largest export destination, with exports of $31 million in May, representing 36% of the total, a 50% increase compared to the same month in 2025. Algeria ranked second, with exports of $28 million, accounting for 33%, a 12% year-on-year increase. Together, the two countries contributed nearly 70% of the sector's foreign sales that month.

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Mauritania also performed well, each achieving exports of $3 million, accounting for 4%, 4%, and 3% of the total, respectively.

On a cumulative basis from January to May, total dairy exports reached $346 million, a 1% year-on-year increase. Algeria led the cumulative ranking (32%) with purchases of $110 million (down 2% year-on-year); Brazil followed closely (30%) with purchases of $104 million (flat year-on-year); and Mexico ranked third (4%) with purchases of $14 million (up 43% year-on-year).

In terms of average export prices, after hitting a low of $3,550 per ton in April, prices rebounded in May, with the average price rising to $3,710 per ton.

Whole milk powder was the main export product, with an average price of $3,720 per ton in May. Brazil paid $3,830 per ton, significantly higher than Algeria's $3,590 per ton, but close to the prices paid by Nigeria and Mauritania ($3,850 per ton and $3,870 per ton, respectively). According to customs data, the fifth-largest market in May was Venezuela, which purchased approximately 550 tons at an average value of $3,800 per ton.

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