Discusses pricing formula and other fees, value-added tax (VAT), etc.
Last Published: 1/9/2020

Foreign manufacturers with sustained sales in Uruguay generally use the services of an agent or distributors.  Nearly all importers/distributors base their operations in Montevideo, although some maintain sales networks in the interior of the country.  A local representative keeps the U.S. firm up to date with local market conditions as well as changes in government policies affecting trade.

Pre-owned and/or refurbished equipment from the U.S. may be marketable to local industry.

Uruguayans typically regard U.S.-manufactured products as high quality, but U.S. products at times may not be have competitive pricing when compared to regional or global competitors.  U.S. manufacturers offering flexible, innovative, and competitive credit terms may overcome the price competitiveness hurdle for export sales to Uruguay.

 

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.


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