Uruguayan land prices are at an all-time high, with the average sale price above USD 4,000 per hectare. Read on to see why farmland remains a solid investment and what opportunities exist today in Uruguay’s agricultural sector, for both Uruguayans and foreign buyers.
The market set a new record in the second half of 2025.
In a global context of inflation and uncertainty, real assets are gaining prominence, and buying farmland in Uruguay in 2026 stands out as a solid alternative. Uruguayan land combines economic stability, a reliable legal framework and high productive potential, making it a secure way to preserve and grow wealth. While other financial assets lose predictability, the value of Uruguayan land keeps consolidating.
Regionally, prices per hectare remain competitive (indicative top-end values):
•United States: up to USD 42,000/ha
•Brazil: up to USD 27,000/ha
•Argentina: up to USD 17,000/ha
•Uruguay: average of about USD 4,100/ha, with room for sustained appreciation
At Escritorio Arrospide we manage an exclusive portfolio of farms for sale in Uruguay that offer appreciation potential and long-term returns through livestock, crop and forestry production.
If you are evaluating investment options, browse some of the properties in our
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You can also contact us privately or use our contact form to learn about off-market opportunities or to list your property.
In the first half of 2025, the average price of land in Uruguay reached USD 4,070 per hectare, the highest absolute value since records began, according to official DIEA (MGAP) data. In the second semestre, the average price reached U$S 4178 per hectare.
Dirección de Estadísticas Agropecuarias (DIEA – MGAP).
•Over 111,000 hectares sold
•More than USD 452 million in total value
•Colonia: USD 10,337/ha
•Soriano: USD 8,696/ha
•San José: USD 7,335/ha
•Durazno and Florida: between USD 4,300 and 4,700/ha
In the north, Artigas and Tacuarembó remain more affordable, at USD 1,900 to 2,300/ha, which makes them well suited to investment projects with appreciation potential.
Uruguay offers a combination of conditions that stands out in the region:
•Soil quality suited to a wide range of crop, livestock and forestry uses.
•Legal certainty and transparency, internationally recognized by institutions and investment groups.
•Open to foreign investment, with no ownership or residency restrictions for private foreign buyers.
•Infrastructure and connectivity, essential for exporting to high-value markets.
•Skilled local talent for on-site farm management, a real competitive advantage.
These strengths make Uruguay one of the most solid destinations in South America for buying farmland, and they are why demand for our farms exceeds supply.
According to the official DIEA report, the average price of Uruguayan farmland rose 4.1% in the first half of 2025 and closed the year at a record high, above USD 4,000 per hectare for the first time. Actual prices vary widely by department, soil productivity (CONEAT index), location and improvements.
Since 1978, with 48 years of experience, Escritorio Arrospide has been an established name in rural sales, purchases and leasing. Our edge is advisory quality, transparency and serious handling of every deal. We treat each transaction with the professionalism and discretion it requires.
What we offer:
•Productive and legal evaluation of the property
•Support from search through to the closing deed
•An exclusive network of producers and landowners across the country
•Experience with international investors
•A professional network through CUIR (Uruguayan Chamber of Rural Real Estate Agencies), of which we are a founding member
Every client receives accurate information, professional analysis and personalized service. Thinking of selling, expanding or relocating your farm? Rely on a firm with more than four decades in agribusiness. Contact our bilingual team to discover high-potential opportunities.
Fuente:
Informe Oficial de DIEA serie Precio de la Tierra :Primer Semestre Compraventas de Campos 2025
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