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As of 2023, Uruguay's total merchandise exports amounted to approximately **US\$9.19 billion**, reflecting a 17.8% decline from the previous year. The country's export portfolio is diverse, with significant contributions from the agricultural and forestry sectors.([Tendata][1])
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### 🇺🇾 Top 20 Export Products of Uruguay (2023)
| Rank | Product Category | Export Value (US\$ Million) | Share of Total Exports | |
| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1 | **Frozen Bovine Meat (HS 0202)** | \$1,610 | 17.5% | |
| 2 | **Rough Wood (HS 4403)** | \$822 | 8.95% | |
| 3 | **Concentrated Milk and Cream (HS 0402)** | \$604 | 6.57% | |
| 4 | **Rice (HS 1006)** | \$602 | 6.55% | |
| 5 | **Soybeans (HS 1201)** | \$414 | 4.5% | |
| 6 | **Fresh or Chilled Bovine Meat (HS 0201)** | \$413 | 4.49% | |
| 7 | **Malt (HS 1107)** | \$336 | 3.65% | |
| 8 | **Motor Vehicles for Goods Transport (HS 8704)** | \$286 | 3.11% | |
| 9 | **Wheat and Meslin (HS 1001)** | \$252 | 2.74% | |
| 10 | **Live Bovine Animals (HS 0102)** | \$239 | 2.6% | |
| 11 | **Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils (HS 15)** | \$349 | 3.8% | |
| 12 | **Products of the Milling Industry (HS 11)** | \$344 | 3.75% | |
| 13 | **Plastics and Articles Thereof (HS 39)** | \$316 | 3.44% | |
| 14 | **Live Animals (HS 01)** | \$237 | 2.58% | |
| 15 | **Vehicles Other Than Railway or Tramway Stock (HS 87)** | \$412 | 4.49% | |
| 16 | **Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits (HS 12)** | \$629 | 6.84% | |
| 17 | **Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey (HS 04)** | \$823 | 8.95% | |
| 18 | **Cereals (HS 10)** | \$902 | 9.82% | |
| 19 | **Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal (HS 44)** | \$1,180 | 12.9% | |
| 20 | **Meat and Edible Meat Offal (HS 02)** | \$2,320 | 25.34% | ([Seair][2], [Tendata][1], [TrendEconomy][3], [TradeImex][4], [Trading Economics][5]) |
\*Note: Some products may overlap in categories; percentages are based on available data and may not sum to 100%.
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### 🌍 Top Export Destinations
Uruguay's primary export partners in 2023 were:
* **Brazil**: \$1.88 billion (20.5% of total exports)
* **China**: \$1.54 billion (16.8%)
* **United States**: \$1.40 billion (15.3%)
* **Argentina**: \$745 million (8.1%)
* **Turkey**: \$461 million (5%)
* **Chile**: \$256 million (2.8%)
* **Netherlands**: \$243 million (2.6%)
* **Mexico**: \$213 million (2.3%)
* **Paraguay**: \$167 million (1.8%)
* **Algeria**: \$121 million (1.3%)([TradeImex][4])
These figures highlight Uruguay's strong trade relationships with both regional and global partners.
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Uruguay's economy is characterized by a diverse export portfolio, with a significant emphasis on agricultural products such as meat, dairy, and cereals. The country continues to explore opportunities to expand its export base and strengthen trade partnerships.
If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask!
[1]: https://www.tendata.com/blogs/tradedata/6169.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Uruguay Export Data in 2023 - Tendata"
[2]: https://www.seair.co.in/global-trade-data/uruguay-export-data.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Uruguay Export Data | Top Products & Partners - Seair"
[3]: https://trendeconomy.com/data/h2/Uruguay/TOTAL?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Uruguay | Imports and Exports | World | ALL COMMODITIES - TrendEconomy"
[4]: https://www.tradeimex.in/uruguay-export?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Uruguay Customs Export Data & Statistics | Uruguay Exports - TradeImeX"
[5]: https://tradingeconomics.com/uruguay/exports-by-category?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Uruguay Exports By Category - TRADING ECONOMICS"
