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Uruguay

Uruguay

Business in Uruguay is strengthened by its stable economic and political environment, strong bank supervision and high levels of international reserves.

Business in Uruguay is strengthened by its stable economic and political environment, strong bank supervision and high levels of international reserves.

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    1. Uruguay
    2. Top 3 Ranked Emerging Markets by Region


     

    Evaluating the market in Uruguay

    We can help you get a better understanding of market activity, relationships and support to grow your business.

     

    $78.4bn

    Nominal GDP in current int’l dollars

     

    Good (62.0)

    Ease of doing business

     

    Main industries to export in Uruguay

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    • Construction & infrastructure

    • Environmental infrastructure & waste water

    • Forestry

    • Power

    4th

    Rank among emerging markets

     

    3rd

    Rank among emerging Latin American and Caribbean markets

     

    58th

    Ease of doing business rank

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    3rd

    Risk rank among emerging markets

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