Synthesizing the data, trends, and outcomes of the 2026 state visit by President Yamandú Orsi to Beijing.
Annual Bilateral Volume
Signed in Beijing 2026
Diplomatic Foundation
Trade Volume Evolution
Uruguay's economic pivot toward China has accelerated, solidifying the PRC as the nation's primary market for raw materials.
Export Revenue Breakdown
While beef and cellulose dominate current exports, the 2026 visit focuses on high-value agricultural protocols.
The 2026 Cooperation Pillars
Green Technology
Joint initiatives for EV bus assembly in Uruguay and green hydrogen research utilizing the local renewable grid.
Logistics Hub
Expansion of the Port of Montevideo under the Belt and Road framework to serve as a South Atlantic entry point.
Digital Finance
Frameworks for cross-border payment simplification and cooperation between Fintech hubs in Shenzhen and Montevideo.
Investment Priority Weighting
Strategic Positioning
Uruguay occupies a unique role within the Mercosur bloc. By upgrading relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Orsi administration aims to leverage Uruguay’s institutional stability to attract high-tech Chinese FDI. The primary diplomatic challenge remains navigating the bloc's consensus rules while pursuing a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Beijing.