So far this year, Uruguay exported powdered milk for US$ 287.7 million

In July, dairy product exports fell by 9% compared to the same month in 2023, reported the National Milk Institute (Inale). The most exported product, in volume as foreign currency generated, was whole milk powder, which was also the one that fell the most in volume as income (dollars). Indeed, of whole milk powder, Uruguay exported 12,738 tons in July for US$ 45.3 million. In the annual accumulation, there were 82,751 tons (6% less than in the same period of 2023); for US$ 287.7 million (-13%). Skimmed milk powder sold abroad in July totaled 1,546 tons, for US$ 4.6 million. In the year, 10,434 tons (42% more than in the accumulated 2023), for US$ 31.2 million. (14% more). In cheeses, 1,370 tons were exported in July alone, for US$ 7 million. So far in 2024, there were 13,246 tons, which meant US$ 65.5 million (-2%). Maneca, another of the dairy products that Uruguay sells the most abroad, had a sale of 1,172 tons in July, for US$ 7 million. In total so far in 2024, 6,421 tons ...