Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Uruguay
Uruguay: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 19.33 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
19.33 billion current US$
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
95th
of 193 countries
All-time high
19.46 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
185.03 million current US$
in 1963
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Uruguay, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Uruguay is 19.33 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Uruguay peaked at 19.46 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 185.03 million current US$, in 1963.
That places Uruguay 95th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 231.32 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 228.59 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1962 | 246.81 million current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1963 | 185.03 million current US$ | -25.0% |
| 1964 | 224.11 million current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1965 | 216.97 million current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 207.82 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1967 | 210.55 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 194.52 million current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1969 | 243.15 million current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1970 | 325.00 million current US$ | +33.7% |
| 1971 | 320.97 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 326.10 million current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 376.83 million current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 690.87 million current US$ | +83.3% |
| 1975 | 717.50 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 736.32 million current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 932.32 million current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1978 | 1.04 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1979 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +46.3% |
| 1980 | 2.10 billion current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1981 | 2.10 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 1.59 billion current US$ | -24.5% |
| 1983 | 1.20 billion current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1984 | 1.04 billion current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1985 | 998.46 million current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1987 | 1.42 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1988 | 1.46 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 1.49 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 1.68 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 2.00 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1992 | 2.53 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1993 | 2.93 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1994 | 3.56 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 3.69 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 4.07 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 4.85 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1998 | 4.88 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 4.39 billion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2000 | 4.57 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 4.08 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 2.64 billion current US$ | -35.2% |
| 2003 | 2.93 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 4.02 billion current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2005 | 4.94 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2006 | 6.25 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 7.17 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2008 | 10.89 billion current US$ | +52.0% |
| 2009 | 8.60 billion current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2010 | 10.64 billion current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2011 | 13.50 billion current US$ | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 15.80 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2013 | 16.17 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 15.71 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 13.18 billion current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 12.38 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 13.29 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 13.96 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 13.59 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 11.54 billion current US$ | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 15.41 billion current US$ | +33.5% |
| 2022 | 19.46 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2023 | 19.28 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 19.12 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 19.33 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 19.33 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 29% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 19.33 billion current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 19.37 billion current US$, 100% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 218.89 million current US$ | 185.03 million current US$ | 246.81 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 698.47 million current US$ | 320.97 million current US$ | 1.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.46 billion current US$ | 998.46 million current US$ | 2.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.46 billion current US$ | 1.68 billion current US$ | 4.88 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.61 billion current US$ | 2.64 billion current US$ | 10.89 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.82 billion current US$ | 10.64 billion current US$ | 16.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.36 billion current US$ | 11.54 billion current US$ | 19.46 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More economy & growth data for Uruguay
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0102 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 258.23 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.4283 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0075 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 188.56 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Uruguay?
- Imports of goods and services in Uruguay was 19.33 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 19.46 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 185.03 million current US$ in 1963.
- How does Uruguay rank for imports of goods and services?
- Uruguay ranks 95th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.