Uruguay exported 11,383 tons of sheepmeat in 2025 for US$ 71.9 million, according to information from the Uruguayan Wool Secretariat (SUL). Volume fell 27% year on year, while export revenues increased 6.7% as a result of a significant appreciation in product values.
Brazil was the main destination for Uruguayan sheepmeat last year, with just over US$ 26.9 million, accounting for 37% of total export value. Revenues from that market increased 12% year on year.
Israel ranked second with US$ 12.9 million, representing 18% of foreign exchange earnings. In 2024, shipments to Israel totaled only US$ 1.1 million.
China dropped to the third place, with a 10% share, around US$ 7.3 million, and a year-on-year decline of 52%.
