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Agribusiness

Agribusiness

Access to natural resources, the ability to compete in primary / first transformation chains, together with attractive tax incentives and a stable framework, position Uruguay as a key player in regional and global supply chains, with investment opportunities from primary production, through manufacturing and trading or service centers.

Food

Food

Uruguay is an internationally recognized supplier to the most demanding global markets, producing food for over 30 million people and with the capacity to do so for another 20 million more, based on safe and sustainable production under strict sanitary controls.

Cannabis

Cannabis

Uruguay was the first country in the world to regulate the production of cannabis, for recreational, medicinal and industrial use in December 2013. Several decrees have favored the development of this industry in Uruguay, not only at the production level, but also in the promotion of scientific investigation and expansion of markets.

Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical

Uruguay offers business opportunities for companies in the pharmaceutical sector leveraging their business on different platforms that strengthen regional and global supply chains.

Financial

Financial

Uruguay is also an attractive destination for financial service companies like international banks, financial advisors, private equity and venture capital funds. Stability, the legal framework, the central bank’s reputation, tax advantages and qualified talent are some of the main attributes the country offers.

Forestry

Forestry

The forestry sector is one of the most dynamic sectors in the Uruguayan economy. Since the Forestry Act (in 1987) to date, lumber plantation and timber extraction have increased fivefold, leading to important investments in the sawmill and cellulose industries.

Green Hydrogen

Green Hydrogen

Based on an energy matrix that is + 95% renewable, its stability, fiscal incentives and a clear state policy aligned with GHG reduction, Uruguay has investment opportunities in the entire green hydrogen and byproduct chain.

Private Initiative Projects

Private Initiative Projects

With the objective of solving identified needs, Uruguay offers the possibility of preparing and presenting private initiative projects for the execution of works and provision of public services.