Key Market Indicators
Uruguay's consumption of pesticides is expected to reach 17,690 metric tons in 2026, up from 16,760 metric tons in 2021. This represents an annual growth rate of 0.9% since 1995. In 2021, Uruguay ranked 27th in the world, with the United Kingdom coming in first at 16,760 metric tons. The United States, Brazil and Argentina followed as the second, third and fourth largest pesticide consumers. Meanwhile, Uruguay's pesticide imports are set to reach 0 metric tons in 2026, down from 0.01 metric tons in 2021. This represents an average annual decline of 6.4% since 1999. In 2021, Uruguay ranked 72nd in the world, with Latvia coming in first with 0.01 metric tons. Thailand, Germany and Taiwan followed as the second, third and fourth largest importers.
