Food and Beverage

Citrus

Competitive advantages of citrus production in Uruguay

• Natural conditions: the temperate climate of Uruguay favors the early ripening of citrus fruits, this enables entry into European markets against the season.
• Innovation and development: the national production is supported by four fundamental pillars as international insertion, national program of certification of citrus plants, research and development; and social sustainability.
• Food security: Uruguay has developed advanced traceability systems that guarantee the natural and safe origin of its citrus fruits. 100% of the plantations of this fruit are georeferenced.
• Compliance with international standards: also has a strict health program agreed and audited annually by APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service).

Varieties grown in our country:

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), oranges, lemons and limes and grapefruit.

Main destinations for exports[1]

• Brazil
• Canada
• Italy
• Russian Federation
• Saudi Arabia
• Spain
• The Netherlands
• United Kingdom
• USA

_{[1] The countries are listed in alphabetical order}