Uruguay: Lamb price rises but slaughter and sheep export fall

Data from the National Meat Institute (INAC) indicate that sheep prices show an increase of 8% in the case of lamb and 5% in the case of sheep compared to 2023, while both the exported ton and the supply prices internal, they descend. So far this year, sheep slaughter has experienced a reduction of 44% compared to last year, affecting all categories. Sheep, which constitute the main category slaughtered, represent 46% of the total slaughter, despite a reduction of 40% compared to 2023 and 18% compared to 2022. In second place are the lambs, which make up 40% of the slaughter. The number of slaughtered lambs decreased by 44% compared to last year and 23% compared to 2022. EXPORTS Sheep meat exports have also followed a downward trend. In total, 7,372 tons were exported, 36% less than last year. Brazil remains the main destination, absorbing 27% of the exported volume, closely followed by China with 25%. However, the year-on-year evolution shows uneven behavior between these two ...