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Drought impact reduces Uruguay's soyabean export revenue by US$465M…
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Drought in Uruguay during early 2026 cut soyabean output by nearly half, reducing export revenues by US$465M year-on-year and severely impacting shipments to China, the largest buyer. Despite steady planting area, yield collapse has forced buyers like Egypt and Algeria to increase imports, altering trade dependencies.
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You face urgent pressure from falling soyabean yields disrupting your export revenue and trade flows to China. Consider pivoting supply chains or exploring emerging markets like Egypt that are stepping in as major buyers.
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