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List of companies of Uruguay

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Location of Uruguay

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.[1]

Notable firms

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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.

Notable companies
     Active      State-owned      Defunct
Name Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
ANCAP Oil & gas Exploration & production Montevideo 1931 State petroleum
ANTEL Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Montevideo 1974 Local telecom
Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay Financials Bank Montevideo 1896 State-owned bank[2]
Bolsa de Valores de Montevideo Financials Financial services Montevideo 1921 Stock exchange
El País Media Mass media Montevideo 1918 Newspaper
State Railways Administration of Uruguay Industrials Railroads Montevideo 1952 Railway
UTE Utilities Electricity Montevideo 1912 Electric power generation and transmission


See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The World Factbook". CIA.gov. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Bancos". BCU. Retrieved 19 September 2024.