A recent report from Uruguay XXI highlights a significant imbalance within Uruguay’s export structure. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise 83% of the country's exporting companies, they only generate a mere 5% of total export sales. This reveals a substantial gap between the number of SMEs involved in exporting and their overall contribution to revenue. The report underscores the challenges faced by smaller firms in achieving scale and increasing their export capacity. Uruguay XXI’s findings point to a need for strategies that support SME growth in the export sector. Addressing this disparity is crucial for diversifying the Uruguayan economy and enhancing its global competitiveness. The data suggests larger companies are driving the vast majority of export value.

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