Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Dried chickpeas (HS 071320) in Uruguay are supplied primarily through imports, with UN Comtrade data showing about USD 0.94 million (1.22 million kg) imported in 2023, overwhelmingly from Argentina. Exports are small by comparison (e.g., about 56,000 kg in 2024, shipped to Argentina), indicating a mostly consumption-focused market with limited re-export activity. Market access for plant-origin products involves MGAP/DGSA procedures including an import phytosanitary authorization (AFIDI, managed via SAFIDI) and border inspection; the authorization can reference additional documents such as a phytosanitary certificate of origin and/or quality documentation depending on the product and risk conditions. Regulatory compliance and document readiness are the key gating factors for timely clearance.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent consumer market)
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market supplied mainly by imports; limited export activity
Specification
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Regional exporter (mainly Argentina in recent trade data) → importer booking and shipping documents → MGAP/DGSA phytosanitary entry authorization (AFIDI, via SAFIDI) → border/entry inspection for plant-origin goods → importer distribution to retail and foodservice
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighImport clearance can be blocked or materially delayed if MGAP/DGSA entry authorization requirements (AFIDI via SAFIDI) and the corresponding inspection/document presentation are not completed correctly for plant-origin products.Confirm AFIDI/SAFIDI requirements with the Uruguayan importer before shipment; align shipping documents (invoice, B/L or AWB, origin documents) and secure any SPS documents referenced by the authorization prior to arrival.
Border Inspection MediumDGSA border inspection may lead to additional actions (e.g., treatments, reclassification, laboratory analysis) that increase cost and extend release timelines for plant-origin imports.Use suppliers with consistent lot quality and documentation; pre-check cleanliness and conformity against the AFIDI conditions to minimize inspection findings that trigger follow-on actions.
Documentation MediumAFIDI conditions may reference additional certificates (e.g., phytosanitary certificate of origin and/or quality documentation); missing or mismatched paperwork can result in holds at entry.Obtain the AFIDI details early and build a shipment-specific document checklist; run a document-to-authorization cross-check before dispatch.
FAQ
Is Uruguay mainly an importer or exporter of dried chickpeas?Uruguay is primarily an importer. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) shows imports of dried chickpeas (HS 071320) of about USD 936.94K and 1,221,300 kg in 2023, while exports are much smaller in the available recent data (e.g., 56,000 kg in 2024).
Which country supplies most of Uruguay’s dried chickpea imports?Argentina dominates Uruguay’s imports of dried chickpeas (HS 071320) in recent UN Comtrade data (via WITS), accounting for nearly all recorded import value and volume in 2023.
What are common compliance and document requirements to import dried chickpeas into Uruguay?Imports of plant-origin products typically require standard shipping documents (commercial invoice and a bill of lading or air waybill) and a certificate of origin for customs. MGAP/DGSA procedures involve an import phytosanitary entry authorization (AFIDI, handled via SAFIDI) and border inspection, and the authorization can require additional SPS documents such as a phytosanitary certificate of origin depending on the specified conditions.