- Home
- About us
- News
- Events
- EXPORT Export
-
BUY
Buy
BuyBuyFood and beverage Beef Caviar Dairy Products Fruits Healthy foods Olive oil Processed Foods Rice Sweets, honey and jams Wines ICT Software development Technology products
- INVEST Invest
- COUNTRY BRAND Country Brand
-
INFORMATION CENTER
Information center
InformationCenterInformationCenterReports Country reports Department reports Foreign trade reports Product-Destination worksheet Sectors reports Work documentsStatistical information Classification Uruguay XXI Exports Imports Innovative National Effort Macroeconomic Monitor Tools Buyers Exporters Investors
- Contact
-
Languages
Sectors reports
Equestrian Sector in Uruguay – 2025
Uruguay offers unique natural, institutional and productive conditions for the development of the equestrian sector. With a strong equestrian tradition, macroeconomic stability and access to international markets, the country positions itself as an attractive destination for investment, breeding and the export of high-value horses.
Share:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Uruguay has a diversified equestrian sector with solid foundations for productive and commercial expansion. The country ranks among the world’s leading producers of horses, with a stock close to 400,000 head and one of the highest horse-to-population ratios globally, reflecting the horse’s strong cultural and economic integration within the national territory.
- Favorable natural conditions—temperate climate, abundant forage resources and suitable soils—enable efficient breeding, training and use of horses across productive, sporting and tourism-related activities. This is reinforced by a well-established equestrian tradition, specialized infrastructure, skilled human capital and international recognition in disciplines such as horse racing, polo, equestrian sports and endurance riding.
- In terms of foreign trade, Uruguay participates in high-value market niches, combining exports of racehorses (Thoroughbreds), purebred breeding stock and horses for sport and leisure. Key destinations include regional markets such as Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, alongside selective shipments to high-income economies such as Germany, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, where unit values are particularly high.
- The institutional and regulatory framework further enhances the sector’s attractiveness. Uruguay guarantees equal treatment for domestic and foreign investors, free repatriation of capital and an investment promotion regime that provides significant tax incentives, both general and project-specific. In addition, the country’s international integration through trade and investment protection agreements facilitates preferential access to multiple markets.
- Overall, Uruguay’s equestrian sector combines tradition, stability and growth opportunities, positioning the country as a competitive platform for investments in production, genetics, specialized services and the export of high-performance horses.
Go Back