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    Industrial hemp

    Discover the Uruguayan companies exporting Industrial hemp

    Uruguay was the first country to comprehensively regulate cannabis, positioning itself as a pioneer in the development of a hemp industry for industrial and non-medical purposes. The sector has a regulated structure that covers cultivation, processing, marketing, and research. There are more than 50 active licenses, covering cultivation, industrialization, marketing, and research.

    Competitive advantages

    • Solid legal framework that provides legal certainty and predictability. There are specific controls and authorizations for non-psychoactive hemp (low THC content).
    • Strategic location with easy access to ports and airports.
    • Modern and efficient infrastructure, energy matrix based on renewable sources, and advanced digital connectivity.
    • Investment incentives through special regimes and equal treatment for domestic and foreign capital.

    Export products

    • Hemp flowers with low THC and high CBD content (non-medical use)
    • Extracts, isolates, and terpenes
    • Certified seeds
    • Grain for human consumption
    • Hemp-based foods and beverages

    Main destinations

    Uruguay exports hemp products to markets such as Switzerland, the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and countries in the European Union, consolidating its reputation for meeting high standards of quality and traceability.

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