International market: the two new markets to which Uruguay exports cattle on the hoof

Published 2025년 2월 23일

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Uruguay has successfully opened two new markets for the export of live cattle, as announced by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP). Israel has approved the import of Uruguayan cattle for fattening, while Algeria has permitted the entry of cattle for slaughter. The Israeli government's interest includes entire males, calves, young steers, castrated males, and females under six months or empty heifers of a certain weight. This trade with Israel will be tax-free, providing a competitive edge for the Uruguayan livestock sector. The agreement with Algeria was the result of two years of negotiations. The MGAP intends to build on these new commercial opportunities to strengthen Uruguay's livestock sector further.

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Uruguay expands its global trade opportunities with the opening of two new markets for the export of live cattle. According to the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) in a statement on Friday, Israel approved the export of cattle for fattening, while Algeria authorized the entry of cattle for slaughter. “These achievements strengthen the country's presence in international trade and generate new opportunities for production,” the ministry indicated in the released text. In detail, the interest shown by the Israeli government “is for entire males, calves and young steers of up to 300 [or] 350 kg, as well as castrated males and females under six months or empty heifers of 200 kg.” In this way, this new phase “could generate a positive impact on the values of cattle in these categories,” the MGAP pointed out. “It is important to highlight that the export of cattle to Israel will be tax-free, which represents a competitive advantage for the Uruguayan livestock ...

Source: Agromeat