Corn Meal Suppliers & Prices in Uruguay — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Gluten-Free Crisp Snacks, Cheese Puffs, Corn Flakes Breakfast Cereal, English Muffin, +1
Raw Materials
Maize Grain
HS Code
110313
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-17.
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Corn Meal Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Uruguay: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
1 import partner companies are tracked for Corn Meal in Uruguay. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 41.8% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Corn Meal in Uruguay
5 sampled Corn Meal import transactions in Uruguay provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Corn Meal sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Uruguay: 2026-06-02: 0.41 USD / kg, 2026-05-22: 0.41 USD / kg, 2026-05-18: 0.41 USD / kg, 2026-05-11: 0.41 USD / kg, 2026-05-05: 0.41 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | DE **** | 0.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-22 | DE **** | 0.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-18 | DE **** | 0.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-11 | DE **** | 0.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-05 | DE **** | 0.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Corn Meal Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Uruguay
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(Uruguay)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-17
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Uruguay Import Partner Coverage
1 companies
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Corn Meal in Uruguay (HS Code 110313)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127,900 | 74,516 USD |
| 2022 | 65,771 | 46,903 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry (milled)
Industry PositionFood Milling Ingredient
Market
Cornmeal (maize flour; HS 110220) in Uruguay is supplied through a mix of domestic milling and imports. Mirror trade data for 2023 show Argentina as the leading external supplier to Uruguay for maize flour (about USD 0.90 million; ~838 tonnes), alongside the United States and European suppliers, while Uruguay’s own exports are small (about USD 28 thousand; ~24 tonnes). Imported foods intended for domestic sale are subject to LATU inspection and require a Certificate of Commercialization under Uruguay’s Decree 338/982, making documentation and conformity central to market access. Cornmeal is widely retailed for household cooking (commonly as polenta) and is also used as a food ingredient by local buyers.
Market RoleNet importer (imports supplement domestic milling and upstream maize production)
Domestic RoleStaple cereal ingredient sold at retail and used in domestic food ingredient demand
SeasonalityYear-round availability; as a shelf-stable dry milled product, supply is managed through continuous distribution and storage rather than harvest-season retail swings.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Sold in different grind sizes (fine/medium/coarse) in Uruguay retail listings
Packaging
- Retail packs commonly 500 g–1 kg for household use (examples in Uruguay retail listings)
- Bulk presentations such as 25 kg are marketed by some Uruguay suppliers
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Exporter/producer → sea or land transport → Uruguay customs entry → LATU inspection/sampling → Certificate of Commercialization → importer distribution → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Ambient, dry storage; moisture control is critical to prevent caking and quality loss
Shelf Life
- Shelf-stable dry product; quality depends on packaging integrity and pest control during storage
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighMaize-based flours can be naturally contaminated with mycotoxins (e.g., fumonisins/aflatoxins); non-compliant results during inspection can delay or prevent issuance of the LATU Certificate of Commercialization required to sell imported food in Uruguay.Require pre-shipment mycotoxin testing/COA aligned to applicable limits; implement moisture and storage controls across the supply chain to reduce fungal growth risk.
Regulatory Compliance MediumIncomplete or inconsistent information in the LATU inspection/certification request dossier (e.g., invoice/origin, declared classification, entry details, storage location) can delay inspection and certification timelines.Prepare the LATU request dossier using the Decree 338/982 Article 9 checklist and coordinate inspection scheduling before goods availability.
Logistics MediumUruguay sourcing relies materially on imports (notably from Argentina), making supply continuity and landed cost sensitive to cross-border logistics conditions and freight volatility.Maintain safety stock for key SKUs and qualify alternate origins for continuity during regional transport disruptions.
FAQ
Is a LATU Certificate of Commercialization required to sell imported cornmeal in Uruguay?Yes. Uruguay’s Decree 338/982 subjects imported foods intended for domestic commercialization to LATU inspection, and the Certificate of Commercialization is required as the authorization to sell the product in the internal market.
What information must an importer provide to request LATU inspection for the Certificate of Commercialization?Decree 338/982 (Article 9) specifies that the importer’s request should include the product’s commercial name and characteristics, quantity and value, the commercial invoice and country of origin, the declared tariff classification reference (NADI/NCM), the place and date of entry, the transport mode, and the location of the warehouse where the goods will be stored for inspection.
Which countries were among the main external suppliers of maize flour to Uruguay in 2023?Mirror trade data for HS 110220 in 2023 list Argentina as the leading exporter to Uruguay, followed by the United States and European suppliers (including Italy), with additional smaller flows from Colombia and Brazil.
Why are mycotoxins treated as a high-severity risk for cornmeal shipments?Maize products can be naturally contaminated with mycotoxins such as fumonisins, and Uruguay requires LATU inspection and a Certificate of Commercialization for imported foods. If inspection results indicate non-compliance with applicable contaminant limits (commonly referenced from Codex standards in international trade), shipments can face delays or be blocked from domestic sale.
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Raw materials: Maize Grain
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