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2022
Exports $370MWorld Rnk 75 / 226
Flag Rnk 8 / 96
2022
Destination $40.5M Brazil
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING MARKET $40.5MBrazil
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Plastics & articles thereof1.72Rnk 19 / 1025
2022
Imports $691MWorld Rnk 90 / 226
Flag Rnk 6 / 96
2022
Origin $49.7M Brazil
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING ORIGIN $49.7MChina
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Uruguay0.15Rnk 57 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Uruguay exported $370M in Plastics & articles thereof, making it the 75th largest exporter of Plastics & articles thereof in the world. At the same year, Plastics & articles thereof was the 8th most exported product in Uruguay. The main destination of Plastics & articles thereof exports from Uruguay are: Brazil ($230M), Argentina ($73.6M), Chile ($14.7M), Paraguay ($9.06M), and Jamaica ($9M).

The fastest growing export markets for Plastics & articles thereof of Uruguay between 2021 and 2022 were Brazil ($40.5M), Argentina ($12M), and Mexico ($3.97M).

Imports In 2022, Uruguay imported $691M in Plastics & articles thereof, becoming the 90th largest importer of Plastics & articles thereof in the world. At the same year, Plastics & articles thereof was the 6th most imported product in Uruguay. Uruguay imports Plastics & articles thereof primarily from: Brazil ($173M), China ($150M), Argentina ($89.7M), United States ($88.2M), and Germany ($23M).

The fastest growing import markets in Plastics & articles thereof for Uruguay between 2021 and 2022 were China ($49.7M), United States ($27.7M), and Argentina ($9.82M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$370M
IMPORTS (2022)$691M
NET TRADE (2022)-$322M

In 2022, Uruguay exported $370M in Plastics & articles thereof. The main destinations of Uruguay exports on Plastics & articles thereof were Brazil ($230M), Argentina ($73.6M), Chile ($14.7M), Paraguay ($9.06M), and Jamaica ($9M).

In 2022, Uruguay imported $691M in Plastics & articles thereof, mainly from Brazil ($173M), China ($150M), Argentina ($89.7M), United States ($88.2M), and Germany ($23M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Plastics & articles thereof EXPORT MARKETS FOR Uruguay WERE (2021 - 2022):
Brazil$40.5M (21.3%)
Argentina$12M (19.4%)
Mexico$3.97M (210%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Plastics & articles thereof BY Uruguay WERE (2021 - 2022):
Jamaica-$3.65M (-28.8%)
Australia-$1.27M (-99.5%)
China-$774k (-44.1%)
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Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Uruguay's main exporting competitors in Plastics & articles thereof were:
China $156B
United States $95.2B
Germany $86.5B
In 2022, Uruguay's main importing competitors in Plastics & articles thereof were:
United States $96.2B
China $73.4B
Germany $59.1B

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Trade Value of Plastics & articles thereof by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $5.65M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $23.4M

Plastics & articles thereof’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $5.65M.   Plastics & articles thereof’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $23.4M.

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