Argentina ends January with significant growth in exports, while Uruguay sees higher prices in February, despite the drop in volume. Check out the report and analysis of dairy prices in Argentina and Uruguay!
Dairy Prices in Argentina and Uruguay Report and Analysis
Analysis of the Argentine Dairy Market – Second Half of January 2025
In the second half of January 2025, the Argentine dairy market showed a significant improvement in its main indicators compared to the first half of the month. The average export price increased by 5.85%, from U$D 3,604/Ton in the first 15 days of the month to U$D 3,814.61/Ton in the second fortnight.
Likewise, the volume of exports increased by 48.2%, reaching 16,799.26 tons, compared to 11,337.02 tons in the first fortnight. This increase in export activity was accompanied by a greater diversification of markets, as destinations increased from 24 to 31.
Monthly analysis – January 2025
If we analyze the month as a whole, the total exported in January reached 28,136.28 tons, with an estimated average price of U$D 3,731.66/Ton, which reflects an upward trend in the quotation of Argentine dairy products during the month. Furthermore, the increase in the number of destinations suggests a greater commercial diversification, which could consolidate a recovery of the export sector at the beginning of the year.
Whole Milk Powder:
- Price: USD 4,023.56
- Variation: Increased by 2.47%.
- Tons exported: 6,070.65
Skim milk powder:
- Price: USD 3,072.92
- Variation: Decreased by 2.09%.
- Tons exported: 1,816.72
Semi-hard cheese:
- Price: USD 4,560.64
- Variation: Decreased by 0.71%.
- Tons exported: 4,244.13
Hard cheese:
- Price: USD 6,482.68
- Variation: Increased by 1.02%.
- Tons exported: 862.45
Butter:
- Price: USD 6,300.49
- Variation: Increased by 0.94%.
- Tons exported: 811.98
ButterMilk Powder:
- Price: USD 2,900
- Variation: Increased by 3.68%.
- Tons exported: 23.50
Whey Permeate:
- Price: USD 544.58
- Variation: Decreased by 0.39%.
- Tons exported: 1,032.80
Partially Demineralized Whey (D40%):
- Price: USD 1,144.31
- Variation: Increased by 9.95%.
- Tons exported: 1,530.92
Whey Protein Concentrate Powder 35% (WPC 35%):
- Price: USD 2,196.48
- Variation: Decreased by 5.25%.
- Tons exported: 256.00
Whey Protein Concentrate Powder 80% (WPC 80%):
- Price: USD 7,001.47
- Variation: Increased by 1.50%.
- Tons Exported: 150.10
In the second half of January, exports of the main dairy products showed significant growth compared to the first half of the month.
Whole Milk Powder: 6,070.65 tons were exported, representing an increase of 54.3% over the 3,936.43 tons shipped in the first fortnight.
Semi-Hard Cheese: Recorded an even more remarkable growth, with 4,244.13 tons exported in the second half of the month, which is 90.6% more than the 2. 226.95 tons in the first half of the month, with a large volume of exports to Brazil, where there is a large flow of regular and already loyal customers from Argentine exporters and Brazilian consumers, as well as a large number of exports to Southeast Asian destinations such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and countries in the Middle East such as Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Skimmed Milk Powder: Although in smaller volume, it also experienced a significant increase, going from 722.97 tons in the first fortnight to 1,816.72 tons in the second fortnight, which means an increase of 151.3%.
Analysis of the Uruguayan Dairy Market – Second Half of February 2025
In the second half of February 2025, the Uruguayan dairy market experienced a recovery in terms of price, although the volume exported decreased compared to the first half of the month.
The average export price increased by 14.2%, from U$D 3,561.71/Ton in the first fortnight to U$D 4,067.35/Ton in the second. In contrast, the volume of exports fell by 20.2%, from 9,715.76 tons in the first fortnight to 7,751.14 tons in the second. However, the number of destinations grew from 23 to 30, indicating greater trade diversification.
Monthly analysis – February 2025
At the monthly level, exports totaled 17,466.90 tons, with an average price of U$D 3,801.04/Ton. In general terms, February showed a mixed dynamic: a beginning with higher volumes but lower prices, followed by a second fortnight with a lower quantity exported but better quotations. This behavior could be related to fluctuations in international demand, specific trade agreements or export strategies aimed at optimizing revenues in more profitable markets. The evolution of the market in March will be key to determine whether this upward trend in prices continues.
Whole Milk Powder:
- Price: USD 3,980.95
- Variation: Increased by 1.46%.
- Tons exported: 6,136.60
Skim milk powder:
- Price: USD 3,254.03
- Variation: Increased by 4.20%.
- Tons exported: 636.01
Semi-hard cheese:
- Price: USD 4,696.55
- Variation: Decreased by 1.21%.
- Tons exported: 249.20
Hard cheese:
- Price: USD 6,134.14
- Variation: Increased by 6.79%.
- Tons exported: 193.50
Butter:
- Price: USD 6,396.04
- Variation: Increased by 0.25%.
- Tons exported: 360.82
ButterMilk:
- Price: USD 3,376.00
- Variation: Increased by 7.45%.
- Tons exported: 75.00
Partially Demineralized Whey (D40%):
- Price: USD 1,091.55
- Variation: Decreased by 1.06%.
- Tons exported: 100.01
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