Monthly trade report
Uruguay trade: June 2026
Uruguay imported US$1.14 billion of goods in June 2026, up 12.4% from May 2026 and up 22.6% from June 2025, according to Uruguay customs (DNA) data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, June 2026
- US$1.14 billion
- Exports, June 2026
- US$1.05 billion
- Trade balance, June 2026
- -US$99.0 million
Frozen beef exports reached their highest level since January 2024 as soybean sales eased
Frozen beef (HS 0202) was again Uruguay's leading export in June 2026, rising 27.5% to US$193 million, the highest monthly value since January 2024 and 13.3% above June 2025. Soybeans (HS 1201) fell back after May's peak, down 56.6% to US$105 million and 61.1% below a year earlier. Live cattle (HS 0102) recorded US$99.0 million, up from US$10.6 million in May; a jump of that size from a small base may reflect a handful of large shipments. Total customs exports (excluding free zones) rose 4.2% to US$1.05 billion, 3.3% below June 2025. Shipments to China fell 47.4% from a year earlier to US$147 million.
Imports grew 12.4% to US$1.14 billion, 22.6% above June 2025. Crude petroleum (HS 2709) returned at US$73.3 million after a month with none, and packaged medicines (HS 3004) reached US$29.3 million, the highest since January 2016.
The trade deficit widened to US$99.0 million. Over the second quarter, imports totaled US$3.38 billion, up 12.5% from the same quarter of 2025, while exports reached US$2.91 billion, down 4.7%. For the first half, imports were up 8.7% and exports up 2.1%.
What the data shows: the first half closed with imports growing faster than exports, and with beef taking over from soybeans as the main export. Whether exports to China recover is the open question for the second half.
Month at a glance
| Metric | June 2026 | May 2026 | Change | June 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, CIF) | 1,144,963,333 | 1,018,598,075 | +12.4% | 934,207,875 | +22.6% |
| Export value (US$, FOB) | 1,046,013,223 | 1,003,538,936 | +4.2% | 1,081,936,340 | -3.3% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -98,950,110 | -15,059,139 | +147,728,465 | ||
| Import weight (tonnes) | 642,276 | 467,967 | +37.2% | 555,278 | +15.7% |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 1,879,512 | 2,128,444 | -11.7% | 2,173,088 | -13.5% |
| Import records | 115,283 | 109,626 | +5.2% | 109,803 | +5.0% |
| Export records | 12,896 | 11,357 | +13.6% | 11,619 | +11.0% |
| Importers | 4,897 | 4,477 | +9.4% | 4,949 | -1.1% |
| Exporters | 682 | 649 | +5.1% | 647 | +5.4% |
How does the month compare with the last three months, the quarter, and the year?
| Period | Total | Prior period | vs prior period | Same period last year | vs same period last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports Last 3 months Apr – Jun '26 | 3,380,079,462 | 3,329,456,214 Jan – Mar '26 | +1.5% | 3,005,346,211 | +12.5% |
| Imports Quarter to date Apr – Jun '26 | 3,380,079,462 | 3,329,456,214 Jan – Mar '26 | +1.5% | 3,005,346,211 | +12.5% |
| Imports Year to date Jan – Jun '26 | 6,709,535,676 | 6,170,520,566 Jan – Jun '25 | +8.7% | 6,170,520,566 | +8.7% |
| Exports Last 3 months Apr – Jun '26 | 2,909,432,221 | 2,596,056,918 Jan – Mar '26 | +12.1% | 3,051,823,640 | -4.7% |
| Exports Quarter to date Apr – Jun '26 | 2,909,432,221 | 2,596,056,918 Jan – Mar '26 | +12.1% | 3,051,823,640 | -4.7% |
| Exports Year to date Jan – Jun '26 | 5,505,489,140 | 5,391,578,274 Jan – Jun '25 | +2.1% | 5,391,578,274 | +2.1% |
Imports: What did Uruguay import in June 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 156,341,729 | 13.7% | -2.5% | +16.1% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 135,934,878 | 11.9% | +607.8% | +107.1% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 101,052,428 | 8.8% | -23.6% | +12.8% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 81,077,918 | 7.1% | -20.1% | -2.2% |
| 39 | Plastics | 62,282,663 | 5.4% | +46.7% | +55.9% |
| 31 | Fertilizers | 48,020,058 | 4.2% | +33.4% | +2.4% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 45,026,518 | 3.9% | -2.6% | +22.6% |
| 02 | Meat | 41,043,752 | 3.6% | +8.2% | +5.1% |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | 31,100,270 | 2.7% | -1.9% | -7.8% |
| 15 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | 26,321,796 | 2.3% | +65.1% | +92.2% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 73,314,136 | 6.4% | new | +91.6% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 65,547,911 | 5.7% | -16.4% | +25.5% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 35,047,294 | 3.1% | +10.8% | +31.7% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 31,400,578 | 2.7% | -6.8% | +4.2% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 30,109,211 | 2.6% | +19.1% | +7.6% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 29,263,150 | 2.6% | +25.3% | +12.5% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 25,196,843 | 2.2% | +56.1% | -13.7% |
| 0201 | Beef, fresh or chilled | 24,257,085 | 2.1% | +21.7% | +14.9% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 22,013,341 | 1.9% | +479.5% | +467.9% |
| 2716 | Electricity | 20,906,085 | 1.8% | new | +484.7% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Nitrogen fertilizers (HS 3102) rose US$9.05 million from May 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$25.2 million.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 0 | 73,314,136 | +73,314,136 | new |
| 2716 | Electricity | 0 | 20,906,085 | +20,906,085 | new |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 3,798,699 | 22,013,341 | +18,214,643 | +479.5% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 16,146,085 | 25,196,843 | +9,050,757 | +56.1% |
| 3907 | Polyacetals, polyethers, and epoxy resins | 7,608,804 | 16,352,527 | +8,743,723 | +114.9% |
Biggest decreases
The largest decrease was in electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) (HS 8501), down 95.9% from May 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) | 20,881,317 | 850,121 | -20,031,196 | -95.9% |
| 8465 | Woodworking machine tools | 20,006,743 | 495,195 | -19,511,548 | -97.5% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 78,369,422 | 65,547,911 | -12,821,511 | -16.4% |
| 9508 | Travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement... | 11,820,556 | 39,537 | -11,781,019 | -99.7% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 20,406,045 | 13,453,589 | -6,952,457 | -34.1% |
Where did Uruguay's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 271,576,755 | 23.7% | +1.4% | +26.6% |
| Brazil | 246,181,402 | 21.5% | +12.7% | +12.1% |
| Argentina | 196,946,130 | 17.2% | +80.4% | +40.3% |
| United States | 74,610,900 | 6.5% | +36.4% | +8.6% |
| Germany | 34,528,613 | 3.0% | -35.2% | +41.2% |
| Italy | 32,593,724 | 2.8% | +47.4% | +84.2% |
| Paraguay | 25,714,246 | 2.2% | +31.2% | +58.2% |
| Spain | 18,275,637 | 1.6% | -42.0% | +6.4% |
| Chile | 15,064,446 | 1.3% | +41.9% | +72.6% |
| France | 14,835,126 | 1.3% | -14.6% | -16.7% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 531,091,317 | 46.4% | -0.7% | +21.3% |
| Carrasco (airport) | 132,300,518 | 11.6% | -3.2% | +10.7% |
| Customs office 006 | 131,554,805 | 11.5% | +23.0% | +27.0% |
| Customs office 003 | 108,332,842 | 9.5% | -2.0% | +5.1% |
| Customs office 008 | 73,318,388 | 6.4% | new | +91.6% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Apr 2026 to Jun 2026 compared with Apr 2025 to Jun 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 162,104,986 | 214,351,218 | +52,246,232 | +32.2% |
| Phones and network equipment | 70,724,064 | 106,470,180 | +35,746,116 | +50.5% |
| Crude petroleum | 243,554,811 | 269,377,347 | +25,822,536 | +10.6% |
| Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) | 2,869,529 | 22,477,552 | +19,608,024 | +683.3% |
| Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery | 7,580,549 | 25,206,532 | +17,625,982 | +232.5% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed fertilizers | 53,490,703 | 32,019,428 | -21,471,275 | -40.1% |
| Nitrogen fertilizers | 71,308,720 | 57,568,560 | -13,740,160 | -19.3% |
| Polyacetals, polyethers, and epoxy resins | 40,347,059 | 27,257,058 | -13,090,001 | -32.4% |
| Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides | 58,567,320 | 45,580,007 | -12,987,313 | -22.2% |
| (other than tractors of heading no 8709) | 48,667,738 | 38,410,724 | -10,257,014 | -21.1% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 638,545,702 | 835,251,880 | +196,706,178 | +30.8% |
| Argentina | 348,042,872 | 503,240,717 | +155,197,845 | +44.6% |
| Brazil | 677,214,143 | 802,984,121 | +125,769,978 | +18.6% |
| Germany | 74,291,417 | 116,580,948 | +42,289,531 | +56.9% |
| Paraguay | 40,303,168 | 68,039,336 | +27,736,169 | +68.8% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 303,920,137 | 181,291,596 | -122,628,541 | -40.3% |
| Nigeria | 79,437,410 | 1,403 | -79,436,008 | -100.0% |
| Turkey | 54,319,914 | 33,105,752 | -21,214,162 | -39.1% |
| Sweden | 18,539,131 | 10,497,619 | -8,041,512 | -43.4% |
| France | 56,360,494 | 48,671,088 | -7,689,405 | -13.6% |
What did Uruguay export in June 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Meat | 269,949,046 | 25.8% | +14.8% | +12.7% |
| 44 | Wood | 112,980,232 | 10.8% | -5.9% | +10.5% |
| 12 | Oil seeds | 107,722,968 | 10.3% | -56.1% | -60.4% |
| 01 | Live animals | 99,113,205 | 9.5% | +787.7% | +112.3% |
| 04 | Dairy, eggs, and honey | 74,253,115 | 7.1% | -16.6% | +7.0% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 51,998,836 | 5.0% | +34.7% | -0.5% |
| 10 | Cereals | 45,227,316 | 4.3% | +23.4% | -2.9% |
| 15 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | 42,215,890 | 4.0% | +14.5% | +50.5% |
| 39 | Plastics | 26,049,728 | 2.5% | -7.5% | +27.3% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 22,847,302 | 2.2% | +15.2% | +5.9% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0202 | Beef, frozen | 193,239,540 | 18.5% | +27.5% | +13.3% |
| 1201 | Soybeans | 104,928,592 | 10.0% | -56.6% | -61.1% |
| 0102 | Live cattle | 99,013,383 | 9.5% | +832.4% | +112.2% |
| 4403 | Logs | 85,780,412 | 8.2% | +2.1% | +9.2% |
| 0201 | Beef, fresh or chilled | 54,699,299 | 5.2% | -12.8% | +18.2% |
| 0402 | Milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened | 54,156,586 | 5.2% | -23.0% | +5.6% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 38,753,429 | 3.7% | +24.0% | -0.5% |
| 1006 | Rice | 34,649,153 | 3.3% | -4.9% | -25.3% |
| 1502 | Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those... | 18,814,029 | 1.8% | +102.2% | +84.4% |
| 0805 | Citrus fruit | 17,982,690 | 1.7% | +74.2% | +15.3% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest export increase came from beef, frozen (HS 0202): US$41.7 million more than in May 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0102 | Live cattle | 10,619,313 | 99,013,383 | +88,394,071 | +832.4% |
| 0202 | Beef, frozen | 151,557,927 | 193,239,540 | +41,681,613 | +27.5% |
| 2716 | Electricity | 1,201,353 | 13,114,338 | +11,912,985 | +991.6% |
| 1502 | Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those... | 9,305,376 | 18,814,029 | +9,508,653 | +102.2% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 138,601 | 7,863,423 | +7,724,822 | >+999% |
Biggest decreases
Exports of soybeans (HS 1201) had the largest decline, US$137 million less than in May 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 | Soybeans | 241,808,635 | 104,928,592 | -136,880,043 | -56.6% |
| 0402 | Milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened | 70,355,626 | 54,156,586 | -16,199,040 | -23.0% |
| 1514 | Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions | 10,076,671 | 1,566,198 | -8,510,472 | -84.5% |
| 0201 | Beef, fresh or chilled | 62,748,196 | 54,699,299 | -8,048,897 | -12.8% |
| 4401 | Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms | 9,599,488 | 3,367,829 | -6,231,659 | -64.9% |
Where did Uruguay's exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 169,085,677 | 16.2% | +13.9% | +7.7% |
| China | 147,368,859 | 14.1% | -24.9% | -47.4% |
| United States | 127,789,074 | 12.2% | +23.5% | +45.7% |
| Uruguayan free zones | 115,882,977 | 11.1% | -36.3% | -1.7% |
| Turkey | 62,992,760 | 6.0% | +323.2% | +112.2% |
| Argentina | 52,796,008 | 5.0% | +32.7% | -3.6% |
| Israel | 49,375,140 | 4.7% | +161.8% | +124.3% |
| Algeria | 34,949,406 | 3.3% | +25.0% | +24.4% |
| Mexico | 28,621,353 | 2.7% | +50.4% | -6.0% |
| Other or unspecified | 26,696,891 | 2.6% | +8.4% | +5.5% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 671,810,893 | 64.2% | +13.8% | +5.8% |
| Customs office 006 | 102,750,497 | 9.8% | +10.7% | +11.5% |
| Customs office 014 | 88,126,132 | 8.4% | -42.0% | -53.3% |
| Customs office 004 | 44,010,309 | 4.2% | -23.1% | +11.7% |
| Carrasco (airport) | 35,883,881 | 3.4% | +38.9% | +28.5% |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Apr 2026 to Jun 2026 compared with Apr 2025 to Jun 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live cattle | 101,106,591 | 143,745,511 | +42,638,921 | +42.2% |
| Milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened | 148,607,182 | 174,235,597 | +25,628,415 | +17.2% |
| Logs | 234,914,973 | 255,474,854 | +20,559,881 | +8.8% |
| Frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of... | 14,845,695 | 26,486,515 | +11,640,821 | +78.4% |
| Wool, not carded or combed | 19,253,923 | 29,918,467 | +10,664,544 | +55.4% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | 646,352,668 | 459,069,974 | -187,282,695 | -29.0% |
| Beef, frozen | 519,521,875 | 465,211,687 | -54,310,188 | -10.5% |
| Rice | 143,687,758 | 115,873,751 | -27,814,007 | -19.4% |
| Buses | 38,128,168 | 20,985,360 | -17,142,808 | -45.0% |
| Whether or not roasted | 56,930,561 | 41,362,994 | -15,567,567 | -27.3% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguayan free zones | 352,703,379 | 442,771,635 | +90,068,256 | +25.5% |
| Israel | 34,769,279 | 74,978,295 | +40,209,016 | +115.6% |
| Brazil | 447,417,682 | 474,168,455 | +26,750,773 | +6.0% |
| Morocco | 7,211,599 | 25,109,290 | +17,897,691 | +248.2% |
| Argentina | 131,407,232 | 146,106,886 | +14,699,654 | +11.2% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 675,076,263 | 467,179,984 | -207,896,279 | -30.8% |
| United Kingdom | 51,622,919 | 17,058,650 | -34,564,269 | -67.0% |
| Netherlands | 105,837,054 | 74,804,187 | -31,032,866 | -29.3% |
| United States | 335,221,712 | 313,326,795 | -21,894,917 | -6.5% |
| Italy | 44,638,731 | 34,515,310 | -10,123,422 | -22.7% |
Top importers in June 2026
4,897 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 31 fertilizers | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 15 animal and vegetable fats and oils | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 85 electrical equipment | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 31 fertilizers |
Top exporters in June 2026
682 exporters shipped goods this month. See who they are, what they sold, and to whom in Explorer.
| # | Exporter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exporter, HS 04 dairy, eggs, and honey | |
| 2 | Exporter, HS 01 live animals | |
| 3 | Exporter, HS 12 oil seeds | |
| 4 | Exporter, HS 44 wood | |
| 5 | Exporter, HS 02 meat | |
| 6 | Exporter, HS 02 meat | |
| 7 | Exporter, HS 01 live animals | |
| 8 | Exporter, HS 12 oil seeds |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 1,109,703,218 | 1,121,972,459 | +12,269,241 |
| Aug 2025 | 915,430,740 | 1,096,412,112 | +180,981,372 |
| Sep 2025 | 1,290,488,713 | 992,454,277 | -298,034,436 |
| Oct 2025 | 1,300,104,032 | 905,272,008 | -394,832,024 |
| Nov 2025 | 1,091,876,647 | 872,602,903 | -219,273,744 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,124,054,862 | 892,827,685 | -231,227,177 |
| Jan 2026 | 877,313,037 | 828,315,164 | -48,997,873 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,051,443,850 | 874,443,352 | -177,000,498 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,400,699,327 | 893,298,402 | -507,400,925 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,216,518,054 | 859,880,063 | -356,637,991 |
| May 2026 | 1,018,598,075 | 1,003,538,936 | -15,059,139 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,144,963,333 | 1,046,013,223 | -98,950,110 |
What looks unusual this month?
These changes may reflect a few large shipments, late records, or a classification change rather than a trend. Check them in the records before quoting them.
- Imports: HS 2710 (refined petroleum fuels) went from US$3.80 million to US$22.0 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 3104 (mineral or chemical, potassic) went from US$2.06 million to US$7.55 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 1005 (maize) went from US$1.93 million to US$5.90 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 9504 (video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair,...) went from US$1.31 million to US$4.30 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 2832 (thiosulphates) went from US$25,600 to US$1.83 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: Animal and vegetable fats and oils (HS 15) reached its highest monthly level since January 2016.
- Imports: Animal and vegetable fats and oils (HS 15) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Food industry residues and animal feed (HS 23) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Inorganic chemicals (HS 28) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: HS 0102 (live cattle) went from US$10.6 million to US$99.0 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 2716 (electricity) went from US$1.20 million to US$13.1 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 1001 (wheat) went from US$139,000 to US$7.86 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 8517 (phones and network equipment) went from US$157,000 to US$3.73 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 1003 (barley) went from US$252 to US$2.63 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: Live animals (HS 01) reached its highest monthly level since January 2016.
- Exports: Live animals (HS 01) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Fruit and nuts (HS 08) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Food industry residues and animal feed (HS 23) reached its highest monthly level since January 2016.
Uruguay trade facts, June 2026
- Uruguay imported US$1.14 billion of goods in June 2026, up 12.4% from May 2026 and up 22.6% from June 2025.
- Crude petroleum (HS 2709) was the top product heading, at US$73.3 million.
- Nitrogen fertilizers (HS 3102) rose US$9.05 million from May 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$25.2 million.
- The largest decrease was in electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) (HS 8501), down 95.9% from May 2026.
- The leading origin was China, with 23.7% of import value, ahead of Brazil (21.5%).
- Uruguay recorded a trade deficit of US$99.0 million in June 2026: exports minus imports.
- The largest single export product was beef, frozen (HS 0202) at US$193 million.
- The largest export increase came from beef, frozen (HS 0202): US$41.7 million more than in May 2026.
- Exports of soybeans (HS 1201) had the largest decline, US$137 million less than in May 2026.
- The leading destination was Brazil, with 16.2% of export value, ahead of China (14.1%).
Methodology
Uruguay customs (DNA) import declarations (DUA). Uruguay customs (DNA) export declarations (DUA), excluding exports from free zones. Import values are declared CIF values in US dollars. Export values are declared FOB values in US dollars. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Records are customs line items; importers are distinct importers with a record in the month. The latest month may be revised as late records arrive. The period table leaves out a comparison that reaches before January 2016, when the series starts, or that includes a month not used as a base. Year to date is compared with the same months a year earlier. Import values are customs values, close to CIF; export values are FOB. Transit operations are excluded. Destination codes 981, 986, and 997 in the export records are not country codes: the goods recorded against them (pulpwood, pulp-mill inputs, and grain) and their customs offices indicate Uruguayan free zones, so they are grouped as "Uruguayan free zones". Customs offices without a published name are shown by their code. Exports from free zones (for example pulp) are not in the DUA file, so these export figures differ from the official export total published by Uruguay XXI in level and trend; use Uruguay XXI for national export totals.
FAQ
Uruguay trade, June 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Uruguay import in June 2026?
Uruguay imported US$1.14 billion (CIF) in June 2026, up 12.4% from May 2026 and up 22.6% from June 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
How much did Uruguay export in June 2026?
Uruguay exported US$1.05 billion (FOB) in June 2026, up 4.2% from May 2026 and down 3.3% from June 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Uruguay import?
In June 2026, Uruguay's largest imports were crude petroleum (HS 2709, US$73.3 million), passenger cars (HS 8703, US$65.5 million), and trucks and pickups (HS 8704, US$35.0 million). The largest HS chapter was vehicles and parts, with 13.7% of the total.
What does Uruguay export?
In June 2026, Uruguay's largest exports were beef, frozen (HS 0202, US$193 million), soybeans (HS 1201, US$105 million), and live cattle (HS 0102, US$99.0 million).
Where does Uruguay import from?
The top origin countries for Uruguay's imports in June 2026 were China (23.7%), Brazil (21.5%), and Argentina (17.2%), by share of value.
Where does Uruguay export to?
The top destinations for Uruguay's exports in June 2026 were Brazil (16.2%), China (14.1%), and the United States (12.2%).
What is Uruguay's trade balance?
Uruguay recorded a trade deficit of US$99.0 million in June 2026: exports of US$1.05 billion against imports of US$1.14 billion.
Are Uruguay's imports going up or down?
Uruguay's imports are rising. From April 2026 to June 2026, they totaled US$3.38 billion, up 12.5% from the same months last year. Year to date, Uruguay's imports are up 8.7% from the same period of 2025.
What are Uruguay's main ports of entry?
In June 2026, Uruguay's main points of entry were Montevideo with 46.4%, Carrasco (airport) with 11.6%, and Customs office 006 with 11.5% of imports.
How many companies import into Uruguay?
4,897 distinct importers and 682 distinct exporters appear in Uruguay's customs records for June 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Uruguay import and export data?
CargoFax publishes this Uruguay trade report free every month. The Uruguay customs records behind it, with company names, HS codes, countries, and ports, are searchable in Atlas Explorer and available in bulk through Files.
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