Trade lane

What Uruguay buys from China.

Uruguay imported USD 2.9bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022. That is 29 per cent of everything Uruguay imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 2.9bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 2.4bn in 2022)
29 per centof Uruguay's imports in these lines, USD 10bn from every source
444product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Uruguay's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Uruguay paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Uruguay imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 49 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Uruguay's imports65 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 165m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 439,402 a tonne, 377 tonnes
    USD 166min 2024
  2. 2

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Uruguay's imports39 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changeup 358 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,808 a tonne, 11,563 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  3. 3

    Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761

    Share of Uruguay's imports85 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 937 a tonne, 107,778 tonnes
    USD 101min 2024
  4. 4

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Uruguay's imports82 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 339 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,137 a tonne, 7,587 tonnes
    USD 100min 2024
  5. 5

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Uruguay's imports98 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,802 a tonne, 6,094 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  6. 6

    Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893

    Share of Uruguay's imports59 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,640 a tonne, 28,808 tonnes
    USD 76min 2024
  7. 7

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Uruguay's imports96 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 227 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,007 a tonne, 3,664 tonnes
    USD 73min 2024
  8. 8

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Uruguay's imports87 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 110,706 a tonne, 649 tonnes
    USD 72min 2024
  9. 9

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Uruguay's imports55 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 82,095 a tonne, 516 tonnes
    USD 42min 2024
  10. 10

    Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or usedHS 870240

    Share of Uruguay's imports100 per cent, 1 source country
    Changefrom USD 233k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 37min 2024
  11. 11

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120

    Share of Uruguay's imports82 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,141 a tonne, 5,647 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  12. 12

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872

    Share of Uruguay's imports63 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,852 a tonne, 1,702 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  13. 13

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Uruguay's imports23 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,841 a tonne, 2,973 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  14. 14

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542

    Share of Uruguay's imports88 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,619 a tonne, 1,019 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  15. 15

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Uruguay's imports18 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,600 a tonne, 3,352 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  16. 16

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Uruguay's imports53 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,109 a tonne, 5,940 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  17. 17

    Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 850423

    Share of Uruguay's imports93 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changefrom USD 765k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 17min 2024
  18. 18

    Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810

    Share of Uruguay's imports65 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,890 a tonne, 4,381 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  19. 19

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphateHS 310221

    Share of Uruguay's imports95 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 190 a tonne, 84,247 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  20. 20

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Uruguay's imports53 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,823 a tonne, 2,038 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  21. 21

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460

    Share of Uruguay's imports60 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changeup 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,672 a tonne, 1,012 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  22. 22

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Uruguay's imports57 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,495 a tonne, 864 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  23. 23

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Share of Uruguay's imports43 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,543 a tonne, 1,550 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  24. 24

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431

    Share of Uruguay's imports7 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,665 a tonne, 2,600 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  25. 25

    Heterocyclic compounds: n.e.c. in headings no. 2933HS 293399

    Share of Uruguay's imports90 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 14min 2024
  26. 26

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mmHS 720916

    Share of Uruguay's imports90 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changefrom USD 12k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 14min 2024
  27. 27

    Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)...HS 870220

    Share of Uruguay's imports100 per cent, 1 source country
    Changeup 161 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 14min 2024
  28. 28

    Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720

    Share of Uruguay's imports75 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changeup 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,290 a tonne, 2,182 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  29. 29

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Uruguay's imports51 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,177 a tonne, 6,212 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  30. 30

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Uruguay's imports30 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,620 a tonne, 2,926 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  31. 31

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422

    Share of Uruguay's imports39 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changeup 83 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,503 a tonne, 2,434 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  32. 32

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530

    Share of Uruguay's imports30 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changeup 148 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 506 a tonne, 26,296 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  33. 33

    Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509HS 850980

    Share of Uruguay's imports98 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 13min 2024
  34. 34

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Share of Uruguay's imports80 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 857 a tonne, 15,031 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  35. 35

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030

    Share of Uruguay's imports60 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,904 a tonne, 1,148 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  36. 36

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423

    Share of Uruguay's imports27 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,041 a tonne, 2,432 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  37. 37

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Uruguay's imports15 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changefrom USD 59k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 10,627 a tonne, 1,140 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  38. 38

    Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30HS 950450

    Share of Uruguay's imports83 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changeup 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 56,672 a tonne, 210 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  39. 39

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Uruguay's imports43 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,464 a tonne, 3,428 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  40. 40

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940549

    Share of Uruguay's imports90 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 34,524 a tonne, 338 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  41. 41

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5)HS 310311

    Share of Uruguay's imports72 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changefrom USD 792k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 11min 2024
  42. 42

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5)HS 310319

    Share of Uruguay's imports70 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 221 a tonne, 50,921 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  43. 43

    Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330

    Share of Uruguay's imports71 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 62,835 a tonne, 172 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  44. 44

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-carsHS 871160

    Share of Uruguay's imports96 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 276 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 11min 2024
  45. 45

    Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952

    Share of Uruguay's imports30 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,374 a tonne, 1,974 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  46. 46

    Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011

    Share of Uruguay's imports63 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,790 a tonne, 3,797 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  47. 47

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of Uruguay's imports27 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,511 a tonne, 6,997 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  48. 48

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice mastsHS 730820

    Share of Uruguay's imports97 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 1,144 a tonne, 8,988 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  49. 49

    Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830

    Share of Uruguay's imports86 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,138 a tonne, 387 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  50. 50

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Uruguay's imports47 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,637 a tonne, 1,047 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899USD 102m in 2024, up 358 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). China supplies 39 per cent of the line.
  2. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 100m in 2024, up 339 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022). China supplies 82 per cent of the line.
  3. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300USD 73m in 2024, up 227 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). China supplies 96 per cent of the line.
  4. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)...HS 870220USD 14m in 2024, up 161 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
  5. Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530USD 13m in 2024, up 148 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 30 per cent of the line.
  6. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510USD 84m in 2024, up 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  7. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870460USD 16m in 2024, up 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 60 per cent of the line.
  8. Heterocyclic compounds: n.e.c. in headings no. 2933HS 293399USD 14m in 2024, up 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 90 per cent of the line.
  9. Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720USD 14m in 2024, up 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 75 per cent of the line.
  10. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422USD 13m in 2024, up 83 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 39 per cent of the line.
  11. Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810USD 17m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 65 per cent of the line.
  12. Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952USD 11m in 2024, up 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 30 per cent of the line.
  13. Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 15m in 2024, up 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 57 per cent of the line.
  14. Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011USD 11m in 2024, up 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 63 per cent of the line.
  15. Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 851679USD 8m in 2024, up 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 85 per cent of the line.
  16. Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542USD 19m in 2024, up 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 88 per cent of the line.
  17. Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761USD 101m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022). China supplies 85 per cent of the line.
  18. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431USD 15m in 2024, up 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 7 per cent of the line.
  19. Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589USD 10m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 57 per cent of the line.
  20. Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830USD 10m in 2024, up 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 86 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Uruguay imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171365 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 166m; 14 source countries in all.
  2. Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 39076185 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 101m; 11 source countries in all.
  3. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87038082 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 100m; 15 source countries in all.
  4. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151098 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 84m; 18 source countries in all.
  5. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 95030096 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 73m; 47 source countries in all.
  6. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713087 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 72m; 40 source countries in all.
  7. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or usedHS 870240100 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 37m; 1 source country in all.
  8. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 87112082 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 29m; 11 source countries in all.
  9. Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 85287263 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 29m; 20 source countries in all.
  10. Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 94054288 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 19m; 36 source countries in all.
  11. Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 85042393 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 17m; 3 source countries in all.
  12. Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 84181065 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 17m; 19 source countries in all.
  13. Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphateHS 31022195 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 16m; 7 source countries in all.
  14. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87046060 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 16m; 10 source countries in all.
  15. Heterocyclic compounds: n.e.c. in headings no. 2933HS 29339990 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 14m; 24 source countries in all.
  16. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mmHS 72091690 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 14m; 2 source countries in all.
  17. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)...HS 870220100 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 14m; 1 source country in all.
  18. Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 84272075 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 14m; 17 source countries in all.
  19. Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509HS 85098098 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 13m; 22 source countries in all.
  20. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 72107080 per cent of Uruguay's imports of the line, USD 13m; 12 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Uruguay at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713China: USD 166m at USD 439,402 a tonne. United States: USD 9m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 298,525 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 767,457 a tonne.
  2. Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360China: USD 5m at USD 3,220 a tonne. Brazil: USD 13m (56 per cent of the line) at USD 2,117 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,685 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Uruguay buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Uruguay with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Uruguay imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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