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The Uruguayan beef and cattle industry is in very good economic condition. Strong foreign demand and very high export prices are benefiting all parts of the value chain with cow-calf and cattle finishing operations seeing strong, positive returns. 2023 cattle slaughter is projected at 2.56 million head, the third year in a row with high numbers.

Post forecasts record Uruguayan beef exports at 490,000 tons carcass weight equivalent as a result of abundant beef supplies, strong foreign demand, and export limitations in several important competitors.

Post reduces estimated 2020/2021 soybean production to 2.125 million tons on dry conditions in February and early March, resulting in reduced exports of 1.97 million tons.

Post reduces estimated 2020/2021 soybean production to 2.125 million tons on dry conditions in February and early March, resulting in reduced exports of 1.97 million tons.

In marketing year 2021/22, wheat production and exports are forecast up to 980,000 tons and 500,000 tons, respectively, on increased planted area.

On June 28, 2019, the European Union became the first major partner to strike a trade agreement with the Southern Common Market (or MERCOSUR) countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.