In Uruguay, meat and live cattle exports grew strongly in June

In the first half of the year, exports totaled US$ 1.302 million, 31% more than a year ago. This performance once again places beef above pulp as the main export item. China was the primary destination with purchases of US$ 76 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 69%. The United States followed with US$ 53 million (-8%) and the European Union with US$ 49 million (+94%). It was the second item behind soybeans, which at the peak of shipments placed US$ 336 million, 3% less than in June 2024. Beef surpassed pulp, which dropped 14% in the last month to US$ 189 million. There was also a strong increase in live cattle revenues, US$ 50 million compared to US$ 27 million in June 2024, an increase of 82%. Turkey was the main destination with US$ 25 ...