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Uruguay's economy is a high-income, export-oriented, South American economy; Brazil and Argentina are its main business partners. It is a key exporter of milk, beef, rice, and wool.
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters in their country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations that have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes | Status | |
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ANCAP | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Montevideo | 1931 | State petroleum | S | A |
ANTEL | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Montevideo | 1974 | Local telecom | S | A |
Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay | Financials | Bank | Montevideo | 1896 | State-owned bank | S | A |
Bolsa de Valores de Montevideo | Financials | Financial services | Montevideo | 1921 | Stock exchange | P | A |
El País | Media | Mass media | Montevideo | 1918 | Newspaper | P | A |
State Railways Administration of Uruguay | Industrials | Railroads | Montevideo | 1952 | Railway | S | A |
UTE | Utilities | Electricity | Montevideo | 1912 | Electric power generation and transmission | P | A |
See also
References
- "The World Factbook". CIA.gov. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- "Bancos". BCU. Retrieved 19 September 2024.