Monthly trade report
Uruguay trade: October 2026
In October 2026, Uruguay imported US$1.43 billion of goods, up 4.1% from September 2026 and up 10.3% from October 2025, according to Uruguay customs (DNA) data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, October 2026
- US$1.43 billion
- Exports, October 2026
- US$894 million
- Trade balance, October 2026
- -US$540 million
Imports reached their highest monthly total since 2016 while exports fell 10.8%
At US$1.43 billion, Uruguay's imports in October 2026 were the highest monthly total since January 2016, when this series begins. They rose 4.1% from September and 10.3% from October 2025. Customs exports (excluding free zones) fell 10.8% to US$894 million, 1.3% below a year earlier, and the trade deficit widened to US$540 million, from US$375 million in September.
Crude petroleum (HS 2709) rose 32.2% to US$226 million. Passenger cars (HS 8703) increased for a fourth consecutive month, to US$131 million, again the highest since January 2016. Purchases from the United States climbed 85.8% to US$293 million, their highest since January 2024.
On the export side, concentrated milk (HS 0402) rose 60.0% to US$98.4 million, and dairy, eggs and honey (HS 04) reached US$117 million; both are the highest since January 2016. Frozen beef (HS 0202) fell 17.0% to US$153 million, soybeans (HS 1201) dropped 89.3% to US$8.17 million, and sales to China fell 46.9% to US$89.2 million.
Customs data does not explain the rise in imports. Crude arrives in a few large cargoes, so a single month can swing widely, and some large October export declarations are still provisional and may be revised.
What the data shows: October combined Uruguay's largest import bill since January 2016 with weaker exports, where soybeans fell the most. November will show whether car and crude arrivals stay this high.
Month at a glance
| Metric | October 2026 | September 2026 | Change | October 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, CIF) | 1,434,107,415 | 1,377,477,981 | +4.1% | 1,300,104,032 | +10.3% |
| Export value (US$, FOB) | 893,749,616 | 1,002,039,836 | -10.8% | 905,272,008 | -1.3% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -540,357,799 | -375,438,145 | -394,832,024 | ||
| Import weight (tonnes) | 846,726 | 876,484 | -3.4% | 932,446 | -9.2% |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 2,325,589 | 2,393,883 | -2.9% | 1,712,748 | +35.8% |
| Import records | 127,931 | 122,854 | +4.1% | 129,803 | -1.4% |
| Export records | 11,278 | 11,953 | -5.6% | 12,534 | -10.0% |
| Importers | 5,200 | 5,120 | +1.6% | 5,559 | -6.5% |
| Exporters | 697 | 687 | +1.5% | 658 | +5.9% |
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 Aug – Oct '26 | 3,946,795,707 | 3,471,155,066 May – Jul '26 | +13.7% | 3,505,938,114 | +12.6% |
| Imports Quarter to date Oct '26 | 1,434,107,415 | 1,307,645,600 Jul '26 | +9.7% | 1,300,104,032 | +10.3% |
| Imports Year to date Jan – Oct '26 | 11,963,925,042 | 10,786,141,973 Jan – Oct '25 | +10.9% | 10,786,141,973 | +10.9% |
| Exports Last 3 months Aug – Oct '26 | 2,866,693,703 | 3,180,929,921 May – Jul '26 | -9.9% | 2,994,048,420 | -4.3% |
| Exports Quarter to date Oct '26 | 893,749,616 | 1,132,274,713 Jul '26 | -21.1% | 905,272,008 | -1.3% |
| Exports Year to date Jan – Oct '26 | 9,503,382,186 | 9,507,630,853 Jan – Oct '25 | -0.0% | 9,507,630,853 | -0.0% |
Imports: What did Uruguay import in October 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Sep 2026 | vs Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 238,811,443 | 16.7% | +27.7% | -2.4% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 220,855,335 | 15.4% | +1.0% | +22.7% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 123,778,192 | 8.6% | +8.3% | +18.4% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 71,807,701 | 5.0% | +11.7% | -14.9% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 60,069,411 | 4.2% | +24.5% | +47.9% |
| 02 | Meat | 52,712,673 | 3.7% | +19.6% | +27.0% |
| 31 | Fertilizers | 48,680,062 | 3.4% | -24.8% | -23.4% |
| 39 | Plastics | 47,824,865 | 3.3% | -36.3% | +2.4% |
| 94 | Furniture and lighting | 31,881,411 | 2.2% | +3.9% | +21.6% |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | 31,214,710 | 2.2% | -20.0% | -1.2% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Sep 2026 | vs Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 225,528,455 | 15.7% | +32.2% | +68.1% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 130,742,107 | 9.1% | +10.4% | +55.8% |
| 0201 | Beef, fresh or chilled | 34,524,185 | 2.4% | +29.4% | +44.2% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 32,749,447 | 2.3% | -16.9% | -1.0% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 30,467,450 | 2.1% | +20.5% | +53.5% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 29,294,412 | 2.0% | -4.2% | +18.9% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 28,808,544 | 2.0% | +90.1% | +114.4% |
| 1005 | Maize | 23,739,555 | 1.7% | +2.5% | +322.7% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 22,694,639 | 1.6% | +53.0% | -2.6% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 21,760,724 | 1.5% | -34.9% | -42.4% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest increase came from crude petroleum (HS 2709): US$54.9 million more than in September 2026, up 32.2%.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 170,621,966 | 225,528,455 | +54,906,489 | +32.2% |
| 2503 | Sulphur | 370 | 16,595,607 | +16,595,237 | >+999% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 15,154,430 | 28,808,544 | +13,654,114 | +90.1% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 118,433,621 | 130,742,107 | +12,308,485 | +10.4% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 14,833,728 | 22,694,639 | +7,860,911 | +53.0% |
Biggest decreases
Polyacetals, polyethers, and epoxy resins (HS 3907) fell by US$24.8 million from September 2026, more than any other product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3907 | Polyacetals, polyethers, and epoxy resins | 28,470,036 | 3,651,505 | -24,818,531 | -87.2% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 33,427,995 | 21,760,724 | -11,667,271 | -34.9% |
| 3104 | Mineral or chemical, potassic | 11,065,455 | 1,168,408 | -9,897,047 | -89.4% |
| 8702 | Buses | 7,955,179 | 823,025 | -7,132,154 | -89.7% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 39,406,558 | 32,749,447 | -6,657,111 | -16.9% |
Where did Uruguay's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Sep 2026 | vs Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 328,121,993 | 22.9% | -10.6% | +2.3% |
| United States | 292,712,871 | 20.4% | +85.8% | +133.1% |
| Brazil | 270,181,394 | 18.8% | +6.8% | +5.9% |
| Argentina | 139,830,210 | 9.8% | -34.1% | -32.7% |
| Germany | 52,294,198 | 3.6% | +94.5% | +28.3% |
| Paraguay | 35,886,916 | 2.5% | +15.9% | +144.5% |
| Italy | 30,898,778 | 2.2% | +1.2% | +52.2% |
| Mexico | 25,023,641 | 1.7% | +38.6% | +40.7% |
| Spain | 19,703,097 | 1.4% | -37.7% | -36.8% |
| France | 17,913,955 | 1.2% | +39.5% | +49.0% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Sep 2026 | vs Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 602,422,561 | 42.0% | -6.0% | -3.8% |
| Customs office 008 | 225,528,455 | 15.7% | +32.1% | +68.1% |
| Carrasco (airport) | 146,992,069 | 10.2% | +16.0% | +11.0% |
| Customs office 006 | 138,567,699 | 9.7% | -5.3% | +4.3% |
| Customs office 003 | 133,675,015 | 9.3% | +7.7% | +9.7% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Aug 2026 to Oct 2026 compared with Aug 2025 to Oct 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude petroleum | 188,843,422 | 527,379,233 | +338,535,811 | +179.3% |
| Passenger cars | 230,501,848 | 340,650,337 | +110,148,489 | +47.8% |
| Maize | 35,232,798 | 72,252,339 | +37,019,541 | +105.1% |
| Sulphur | 131,225 | 24,907,113 | +24,775,888 | >+999% |
| Vehicle parts and accessories | 66,088,460 | 89,137,087 | +23,048,627 | +34.9% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined petroleum fuels | 227,212,053 | 12,793,923 | -214,418,130 | -94.4% |
| Mixed fertilizers | 51,428,672 | 27,878,168 | -23,550,504 | -45.8% |
| Phones and network equipment | 72,345,318 | 59,152,348 | -13,192,970 | -18.2% |
| Natural gas and LPG | 22,059,526 | 11,468,081 | -10,591,445 | -48.0% |
| Mineral or chemical, potassic | 24,049,576 | 13,963,642 | -10,085,934 | -41.9% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 258,000,637 | 493,283,487 | +235,282,850 | +91.2% |
| China | 869,969,471 | 982,908,039 | +112,938,569 | +13.0% |
| Brazil | 722,368,751 | 782,612,186 | +60,243,435 | +8.3% |
| Paraguay | 50,393,366 | 90,074,781 | +39,681,414 | +78.7% |
| Italy | 62,778,694 | 89,839,509 | +27,060,816 | +43.1% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 31,468,640 | 2,689,426 | -28,779,214 | -91.5% |
| Kuwait | 23,789,373 | 0 | -23,789,373 | -100.0% |
| Sweden | 22,253,938 | 6,224,168 | -16,029,770 | -72.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 20,975,004 | 6,693,820 | -14,281,184 | -68.1% |
| Netherlands | 30,097,994 | 18,122,619 | -11,975,376 | -39.8% |
What did Uruguay export in October 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Sep 2026 | vs Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Meat | 231,600,164 | 25.9% | -6.8% | +0.8% |
| 44 | Wood | 174,656,711 | 19.5% | +11.7% | +59.0% |
| 04 | Dairy, eggs, and honey | 117,084,192 | 13.1% | +45.4% | +19.3% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 44,468,972 | 5.0% | +19.8% | +64.6% |
| 15 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | 38,164,251 | 4.3% | -22.8% | -10.9% |
| 39 | Plastics | 32,092,807 | 3.6% | -1.8% | +26.9% |
| 10 | Cereals | 29,416,732 | 3.3% | -36.4% | -26.9% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 23,102,906 | 2.6% | +21.2% | +1.0% |
| 01 | Live animals | 17,370,469 | 1.9% | -45.4% | -37.8% |
| 51 | Wool | 13,091,511 | 1.5% | -24.2% | -21.1% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Sep 2026 | vs Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0202 | Beef, frozen | 152,712,044 | 17.1% | -17.0% | +1.8% |
| 4403 | Logs | 133,017,415 | 14.9% | +7.2% | +65.2% |
| 0402 | Milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened | 98,416,192 | 11.0% | +60.0% | +31.5% |
| 0201 | Beef, fresh or chilled | 56,823,378 | 6.4% | +24.1% | -2.0% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 38,424,184 | 4.3% | +44.8% | +77.1% |
| 1006 | Rice | 28,267,082 | 3.2% | -24.0% | +17.8% |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging | 19,460,043 | 2.2% | -1.3% | +29.8% |
| 0102 | Live cattle | 17,285,067 | 1.9% | -45.5% | -37.9% |
| 1517 | Edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or... | 17,219,680 | 1.9% | -7.9% | +1.5% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 15,043,796 | 1.7% | +39.9% | +2.3% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest export increase came from milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened (HS 0402): US$36.9 million more than in September 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0402 | Milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened | 61,499,649 | 98,416,192 | +36,916,542 | +60.0% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 26,542,083 | 38,424,184 | +11,882,101 | +44.8% |
| 0201 | Beef, fresh or chilled | 45,780,794 | 56,823,378 | +11,042,584 | +24.1% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 611 | 8,795,275 | +8,794,664 | >+999% |
Biggest decreases
Exports of soybeans (HS 1201) had the largest decline, US$67.9 million less than in September 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 | Soybeans | 76,111,754 | 8,165,496 | -67,946,258 | -89.3% |
| 0202 | Beef, frozen | 183,947,683 | 152,712,044 | -31,235,639 | -17.0% |
| 1107 | Whether or not roasted | 24,308,301 | 7,378,002 | -16,930,299 | -69.6% |
| 0102 | Live cattle | 31,701,235 | 17,285,067 | -14,416,168 | -45.5% |
Where did Uruguay's exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs Sep 2026 | vs Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 170,227,818 | 19.0% | -11.4% | +9.5% |
| United States | 122,187,890 | 13.7% | -6.4% | +33.9% |
| Uruguayan free zones | 102,580,851 | 11.5% | -6.3% | +15.4% |
| China | 89,240,310 | 10.0% | -46.9% | -47.2% |
| Argentina | 51,986,070 | 5.8% | +50.6% | +10.1% |
| Other or unspecified | 34,675,416 | 3.9% | -13.0% | +37.8% |
| Netherlands | 28,597,164 | 3.2% | +5.8% | -10.3% |
| Algeria | 27,923,542 | 3.1% | +212.5% | -20.2% |
| Mexico | 22,686,005 | 2.5% | +12.5% | +17.4% |
| Portugal | 15,694,646 | 1.8% | +99.3% | +32.6% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Sep 2026 | vs Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 544,957,285 | 61.0% | -11.2% | -0.0% |
| Customs office 006 | 125,699,116 | 14.1% | -7.3% | +17.5% |
| Customs office 004 | 56,930,873 | 6.4% | -2.8% | +32.3% |
| Customs office 025 | 45,272,928 | 5.1% | +2.5% | +95.3% |
| Customs office 003 | 38,901,169 | 4.4% | +2.3% | +14.9% |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Aug 2026 to Oct 2026 compared with Aug 2025 to Oct 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks and pickups | 64,493,494 | 103,294,905 | +38,801,411 | +60.2% |
| Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms | 11,376,364 | 30,223,017 | +18,846,653 | +165.7% |
| Refined petroleum fuels | 0 | 16,333,342 | +16,333,342 | new |
| Buses | 861,536 | 16,676,126 | +15,814,591 | >+999% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | 479,680,410 | 208,611,364 | -271,069,046 | -56.5% |
| Rice | 155,174,808 | 111,444,079 | -43,730,729 | -28.2% |
| Wheat | 33,366,405 | 7,755,972 | -25,610,432 | -76.8% |
| Beef, fresh or chilled | 185,553,798 | 163,358,456 | -22,195,342 | -12.0% |
| Whether or not roasted | 66,041,824 | 46,483,563 | -19,558,261 | -29.6% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 271,825,323 | 349,848,009 | +78,022,686 | +28.7% |
| Brazil | 457,170,710 | 533,648,645 | +76,477,936 | +16.7% |
| Israel | 32,071,909 | 53,869,503 | +21,797,595 | +68.0% |
| Egypt | 3,773,562 | 23,206,089 | +19,432,526 | +515.0% |
| Chile | 25,547,636 | 38,021,909 | +12,474,273 | +48.8% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 629,881,357 | 410,016,747 | -219,864,610 | -34.9% |
| Algeria | 120,088,646 | 61,122,625 | -58,966,021 | -49.1% |
| Mexico | 102,956,861 | 76,948,174 | -26,008,687 | -25.3% |
| Morocco | 28,044,215 | 11,755,424 | -16,288,791 | -58.1% |
| Turkey | 90,233,512 | 74,358,178 | -15,875,333 | -17.6% |
Top importers in October 2026
5,200 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 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 15 animal and vegetable fats and oils | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 31 fertilizers | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 23 food industry residues and animal feed |
Top exporters in October 2026
697 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 44 wood | |
| 3 | Exporter, HS 44 wood | |
| 4 | Exporter, HS 02 meat | |
| 5 | Exporter, HS 02 meat | |
| 6 | Exporter, HS 02 meat | |
| 7 | Exporter, HS 02 meat | |
| 8 | Exporter, HS 02 meat |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1,091,876,647 | 872,602,717 | -219,273,930 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,124,054,411 | 892,827,685 | -231,226,726 |
| Jan 2026 | 877,313,037 | 828,212,980 | -49,100,057 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,051,443,850 | 874,224,558 | -177,219,292 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,400,699,327 | 893,437,713 | -507,261,614 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,216,518,054 | 859,883,311 | -356,634,743 |
| May 2026 | 1,018,592,360 | 1,003,282,710 | -15,309,650 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,144,917,106 | 1,045,372,498 | -99,544,609 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,307,645,600 | 1,132,274,713 | -175,370,887 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,135,210,312 | 970,904,251 | -164,306,060 |
| Sep 2026 | 1,377,477,981 | 1,002,039,836 | -375,438,145 |
| Oct 2026 | 1,434,107,415 | 893,749,616 | -540,357,799 |
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: CargoFax excludes 1 declaration line worth US$15.0 million from this month's figures after research: one provisional electricity (HS 2716) import declaration from Argentina, filed at the same round provisional value as September's, which was later amended to zero.
- Imports: HS 2503 (sulphur) went from US$370 to US$16.6 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 8472 (office machines) went from US$85,400 to US$2.13 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: Vehicles and parts (HS 87) reached its highest monthly level since January 2016.
- Imports: Vehicles and parts (HS 87) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Pharmaceutical products (HS 30) reached its highest monthly level since January 2016.
- Imports: Pharmaceutical products (HS 30) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: HS 2716 (electricity) fell to zero from US$9.81 million. This may reflect late records or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 2710 (refined petroleum fuels) went from US$611 to US$8.80 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 8433 (harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder...) went from US$268 to US$1.04 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: Dairy, eggs, and honey (HS 04) reached its highest monthly level since January 2016.
- Exports: Dairy, eggs, and honey (HS 04) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Cereals (HS 10) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Miscellaneous chemical products (HS 38) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws, other pieces... (HS 4301) appeared at US$691,000 after no records in the previous six months.
Uruguay trade facts, October 2026
- In October 2026, Uruguay imported US$1.43 billion of goods, up 4.1% from September 2026 and up 10.3% from October 2025.
- No product heading was larger than crude petroleum (HS 2709), at US$226 million.
- The largest increase came from crude petroleum (HS 2709): US$54.9 million more than in September 2026, up 32.2%.
- Polyacetals, polyethers, and epoxy resins (HS 3907) fell by US$24.8 million from September 2026, more than any other product.
- China was the top source of imports, supplying 22.9% of import value, followed by the United States at 20.4%.
- Uruguay recorded a trade deficit of US$540 million in October 2026: exports minus imports.
- The largest single export product was beef, frozen (HS 0202) at US$153 million.
- The largest export increase came from milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened (HS 0402): US$36.9 million more than in September 2026.
- Exports of soybeans (HS 1201) had the largest decline, US$67.9 million less than in September 2026.
- The leading destination was Brazil, with 19.0% of export value, ahead of the United States (13.7%).
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, October 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Uruguay import in October 2026?
Uruguay imported US$1.43 billion (CIF) in October 2026, up 4.1% from September 2026 and up 10.3% from October 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
How much did Uruguay export in October 2026?
Uruguay exported US$894 million (FOB) in October 2026, down 10.8% from September 2026 and down 1.3% from October 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Uruguay import?
In October 2026, Uruguay's largest imports were crude petroleum (HS 2709, US$226 million), passenger cars (HS 8703, US$131 million), and beef, fresh or chilled (HS 0201, US$34.5 million). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 16.7% of the total.
What does Uruguay export?
In October 2026, Uruguay's largest exports were beef, frozen (HS 0202, US$153 million), logs (HS 4403, US$133 million), and milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened (HS 0402, US$98.4 million).
Where does Uruguay import from?
The top origin countries for Uruguay's imports in October 2026 were China (22.9%), the United States (20.4%), and Brazil (18.8%), by share of value.
Where does Uruguay export to?
The top destinations for Uruguay's exports in October 2026 were Brazil (19.0%), the United States (13.7%), and Uruguayan free zones (11.5%).
What is Uruguay's trade balance?
Uruguay recorded a trade deficit of US$540 million in October 2026: exports of US$894 million against imports of US$1.43 billion.
Are Uruguay's imports going up or down?
Uruguay's imports are rising. From August 2026 to October 2026, they totaled US$3.95 billion, up 12.6% from the same months last year. Year to date, Uruguay's imports are up 10.9% from the same period of 2025.
What are Uruguay's main ports of entry?
In October 2026, Uruguay's main points of entry were Montevideo with 42.0%, Customs office 008 with 15.7%, and Carrasco (airport) with 10.2% of imports.
How many companies import into Uruguay?
5,200 distinct importers and 697 distinct exporters appear in Uruguay's customs records for October 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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