Latin America: HZPC strengthens its position as regional leader

HZPC's position in Latin America continues to strengthen thanks to its powerful multinational structure. Argentina and Chile export seed with the company’s genetics to the region. 

For the second consecutive year, certified seed exports to Uruguay have taken place, a milestone that only occurred for the first time in 2024. This is significant as it marks a paradigm shift for production in the country. In Uruguay, producers are accustomed to receiving seed from the Northern Hemisphere in February for their autumn harvest, whereas the regional seed was received at the end of July and beginning of August for the spring harvest.

Potatopro had the opportunity to speak with the person in charge of exports in Argentina, agricultural engineer Guillermo Rocatti. 

Guillermo Rocatti:

"We are convinced that the agronomic quality of the seed we produce in Argentina is spectacular. That is why our optimism regarding the future is very high. In addition, logistically it makes much more sense to work regionally due to flexibility, response speed and, of course, transport times."

When asked about other markets besides Uruguay, Rocatti said (laughing) that other options were being explored, and that there would surely be more news in the future since Argentina’s productive potential is very large, but he did not want to elaborate further.

Meanwhile, in Chile, the seed production business for Brazil has been growing successfully for years, and channels with Uruguay remain open to increase volume as well.

In both Argentina and Chile, seed exports this year were more than welcome, as the price context in both domestic markets is frankly catastrophic, making external placement an invaluable relief.

In any case, it does not seem, at least for now, that regional seed will replace that coming from Europe, either in Brazil or in Uruguay. However, HZPC’s ability to offer multiple solutions for the supply chain positions it as a leading company in the region.