FX.co ★ Uruguay Trade Deficit Widens in September

In September 2025, Uruguay's trade deficit expanded to USD 16.94 million, up from USD 11.94 million in the same month the previous year. Imports experienced an increase of 4.7% year-on-year, reaching USD 1.18 billion. Specifically, consumer goods purchases rose by 4.3%, with foods and beverages seeing a 1.4% rise and vehicles a 1.1% increase. Capital goods imports also grew by 1.1%, driven by a 1.4% rise in machinery and equipment acquisitions. However, purchases of intermediate goods decreased by 0.3%, largely due to a 3.1% drop in oil and distilled imports. On the export front, there was a notable increase of 12.9%, totaling USD 1.17 billion. Export of primary products surged by 19.5%, and manufactured goods rose by 10.3%, though exports of utilities faced a 14.3% decrease.