Uruguay’s leather and leather goods exports fell 19% in the first half of 2026 to US$35 million, compared with US$44 million a year earlier, according to export agency Uruguay XXI.

Datamar data showed leather-sector shipments declined to 46 TEUs in the first five months, from 75 TEUs in the same period of 2025.

June provided some improvement, with exports rising 13% year on year to US$7 million, suggesting some recovery in demand.

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