What is net food imports by crop - soybeans in Uruguay?

Net food imports by crop - soybeans in Uruguay was -72,792 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

What is the highest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Uruguay?

The highest recorded value was 23,160 in 2009.

What is the lowest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Uruguay?

The lowest recorded value was -146,072 in 1997.

How does Uruguay rank for net food imports by crop - soybeans?

Uruguay ranks 143rd out of 165 countries with data for 2019.

Is net food imports by crop - soybeans rising or falling in Uruguay?

Over the last ten years it is down 414.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Uruguay data come from?

The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Soybeans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Uruguay

Name: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Uruguay
Creator: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
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Uruguay: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans was -72,792 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)

-72,792

Change on year

down 726.5%

World rank

143rd

of 165 countries

All-time high

23,160

in 2009

All-time low

-146,072

in 1997

Years of data

1961–2019

Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Uruguay, 1961–2019

Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net food imports by crop - soybeans in Uruguay is -72,792, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 726.5% on the previous year and down 414.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - soybeans in Uruguay peaked at 23,160 in 2009 and was at its lowest, -146,072, in 1997.

That places Uruguay 143rd out of 165 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	-606.44	-2,663	667	9
1970s	-1,748	-6,581	307	10
1980s	-37,438	-73,222	-15,508	10
1990s	-46,347	-146,072	5,687	10
2000s	-9,950	-90,889	23,160	10
2010s	-27,782	-112,591	22,925	10

Countries ranked near Uruguay

140 Syria -48,200 compare
141 Moldova -53,500 compare
142 Slovakia -70,401 compare
144 Uzbekistan -87,340 compare
145 United Arab Emirates -102,430 compare
146 Finland -109,191 compare

See the full ranking of 165 places →

More reference data data for Uruguay

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2999 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - soybeans in Uruguay?: Net food imports by crop - soybeans in Uruguay was -72,792 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Uruguay?: The highest recorded value was 23,160 in 2009.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Uruguay?: The lowest recorded value was -146,072 in 1997.
How does Uruguay rank for net food imports by crop - soybeans?: Uruguay ranks 143rd out of 165 countries with data for 2019.
Is net food imports by crop - soybeans rising or falling in Uruguay?: Over the last ten years it is down 414.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay data come from?: The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Soybeans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 165 places, 6,626 data points, 1961–2019
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.