required report public distribution date 12 23 2004 gain number uy4005 uruguay exporter guide approved by robert hoff us embassy prepared henry silva verges maria julia balbi highlights after the economic crisis of 2002 imports food and beverage products for are expected to continue recover best prospects high value well known brands ingredients includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled buenos aires ar1 uy usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network template version 2 09 page 13 unclassified table contents section i market overview 3 business climate income outlook exports 4 advantages ii tips 5 local customs keys success in consumer upper mid end consumers lower middle 6 standards regulations general import inspection procedures iii sector structure trends 7 retail sales hotel restaurant institutional hri 8 processing