Exports

Uruguay is recognized worldwide for its high quality rice, for selling pure (unmixed) rice varieties and for rice products safety.

Laboratory analyses results guarantee the compliance of final products with the most demanding international standards.

The excellent international reputation of more than 50 years in the market confirms food safety of the Uruguayan rice and allows it to compete in the most exigent markets.

Uruguayan Rice Varieties

LONG THIN GRAIN

Length: 6.79 mm
Width: 2.12 mm
L/W Ratio: 3.20

Length: 6.66 mm
Width: 1.99 mm
L/W Ratio: 3.35

Length: 6.48 mm
Width: 2.13 mm
L/W Ratio: 3.04

Length: 6.2 mm
Width: 2.06 mm
L/W Ratio: 3.01

Length: 7.17 mm
Width: 2.02 mm
L/W Ratio: 3.55

Length: 6.98 mm
Width: 2.16 mm
L/W Ratio: 3.22

Length: 6.99 mm
Width: 2.05 mm
L/W Ratio: 3.41

LONG WIDE GRAIN

SHORT GRAIN

Length: 6.62 mm
Width: 2.6 mm
L/W Ratio: 2.55

Length: 7.29 mm
Width: 2.80 mm
L/W Ratio: 2.60

Length: 7.61 mm
Width: 3.17 mm
L/W Ratio: 2.40

Length: 6.59 mm
Width: 2.25 mm
L/W Ratio: 3

Length: 6.5 mm
Width: 2.6 mm
L/W Ratio: 2.44

Length: 4.7 mm
Width: 2.9 mm
L/W Ratio: 1.62

Markets

Export destination countries

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Sales Strategy

No use of transgenic rice ((pursuant to rice sector agreement)

As from 2006, Uruguay does not use transgenic rice for commercial or experimental purposes.

Use of seeds certified by the National Institute of Seeds

Seeds used in rice production in Uruguay are certified by the National Institute of Seeds,
which guarantees genetic identity and purity.

Uruguayan Rice Sales Strategies

Rice sector permanent development and rapid adaptation to market demands
Long history as an exporter, with an excellent reputation for on-time compliance with contracts
Consistent quality standard over the years
GMO-free Uruguayan Rice: pursuant to rice sector agreement, genetically modified rice is not produced in the country
100% of rice seed planted in Uruguay is certified and free of contamination

Integration of the rice agribusiness chain: it helps to coordinate efforts and ensures compliance with production standards
Food Safety: production control systems are applied in farms to control irrigation, the use of agrochemicals (according to phytosanitary requirements), storage, etc.
Process Certification: Uruguayan mills comply with all quality standards of the most demanding markets (HACCP, BRC, Kosher, OEC and Halal)