The United Arab Emirates' total Exports in 2023 were valued at US$570.25 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United Arab Emirates' main export partners were: Saudi Arabia, India and Iraq. The top three export commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Imports were valued at US$470.54 Billion. In 2023, The United Arab Emirates had a trade surplus of US$99.71 Billion.

Key information about United Arab Emirates Total Exports

• United Arab Emirates Total Exports recorded 31.7 USD bn in Nov 2024, compared with 33.0 USD bn in the previous month
• United Arab Emirates Total Exports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1981 to Nov 2024, with an averaged value of 4.0 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 35.5 USD bn in Aug 2022 and a record low of 855.6 USD mn in May 1986

The International Monetary Fund provides monthly Total Exports, FOB, in USD.


Further information about United Arab Emirates Total Exports

• In the latest reports, United Arab Emirates Total Exports grew 2.8 % YoY in Nov 2024
• Total Imports recorded 34.5 USD bn in Jun 2024, which registered an increase of 16.4 % year on year
• United Arab Emirates Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 23.2 USD bn in Jun 2024

United States Exports to United Arab Emirates was US$26.97 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports to United Arab Emirates - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Key information about United Arab Emirates Total Exports to USA

• United Arab Emirates Total Exports to USA recorded 672.291 USD mn in Nov 2024, compared with 929.388 USD mn in the previous Oct 2024
• United Arab Emirates Total Exports to USA data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1981 to Nov 2024, with an averaged value of 91.509 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 929.388 USD mn in Oct 2024 and a record low of 3.636 USD mn in Mar 1987

The International Monetary Fund provides monthly Total Exports to USA, FOB, in USD.

In June 2025, exports from Israel to the United Arab Emirates were valued at almost ** million U.S. dollars. Comparatively, Emirati imports to Israel were valued at nearly ****million U.S. dollars. In October 2023, at the start of the Israel-Hamas war, imports from the UAE significantly fell by about ** percent from the previous month. Conversely, exports increased by over *** percent. By January 2024, trade between the countries returned to pre-war levels. Globally, after a period of decline, imports and exports from Israel began to recover in the first quarter of 2024.

United Arab Emirates Exports to Iran was US$5.79 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United Arab Emirates Exports to Iran - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Exports of Goods and Services for United Arab Emirates (AREBXUSD) from 2000 to 2025 about United Arab Emirates, REO, exports, goods, and services.

Key information about United Arab Emirates Total Exports to China

• United Arab Emirates Total Exports to China recorded 9.294 USD bn in Dec 2023, compared with 10.104 USD bn in the previous year
• United Arab Emirates Total Exports to China data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 1.455 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.104 USD bn in Dec 2022 and a record low of 49.320 USD mn in Dec 2000

CEIC calculates annual Total Export to China from quarterly Total Exports to China and converts the into USD. Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre provides Total Exports to China, FOB, in local currency. The International Monetary Fund average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Total Exports to China excludes oil exports. Total Exports to China include trade from customs warehouses and all type of free zones. Total Exports to China prior to 2017 exclude trade from customs warehouse and all type of free zones.

Iran Exports: United Arab Emirates data was reported at 6.203 USD bn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.517 USD bn for 2022. Iran Exports: United Arab Emirates data is updated yearly, averaging 2.244 USD bn from Mar 1995 (Median) to 2023, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.203 USD bn in 2023 and a record low of 256.500 USD mn in 1997. Iran Exports: United Arab Emirates data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.JA005: Exports: by Country.

Key information about United Arab Emirates Natural Gas: Exports

• United Arab Emirates Natural Gas: Exports was reported at 4,755.954 Cub m mn in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,280.000 Cub m mn for Dec 2022
• United Arab Emirates Natural Gas: Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 6,375.000 Cub m mn from Dec 1960 to 2023, with 64 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 17,320.000 Cub m mn in 2007 and a record low of 0.000 Cub m mn in 1976
• United Arab Emirates Natural Gas: Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.NG: Natural Gas Exports

China Export: Asia: United Arab Emirates data was reported at 5.741 USD bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.242 USD bn for Feb 2025. China Export: Asia: United Arab Emirates data is updated monthly, averaging 2.353 USD bn from Jan 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 291 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.906 USD bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 146.587 USD mn in Jan 2001. China Export: Asia: United Arab Emirates data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JA: USD: Trade by Country.

United Arab Emirates Re-Exports: General System: Value data was reported at 45,331.850 AED mn in Jun 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56,086.335 AED mn for May 2024. United Arab Emirates Re-Exports: General System: Value data is updated monthly, averaging 38,261.128 AED mn from Jan 2017 (Median) to Jun 2024, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59,763.400 AED mn in Feb 2023 and a record low of 17,808.312 AED mn in Apr 2020. United Arab Emirates Re-Exports: General System: Value data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Arab Emirates – Table AE.JA001: Trade Statistics: General System.

India Exports: UAE: Paper & Paperboard data was reported at 165.660 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 114.710 USD mn for 2017. India Exports: UAE: Paper & Paperboard data is updated yearly, averaging 37.075 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 165.660 USD mn in 2018 and a record low of 4.070 USD mn in 1998. India Exports: UAE: Paper & Paperboard data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAC023: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 2 Digits: United Arab Emirates.

United Kingdom Exports to United Arab Emirates was US$12.26 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United Kingdom Exports to United Arab Emirates - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

United Arab Emirates Exports: HS: Dubai: FW: Value: Textiles and Textiles Articles data was reported at 192.701 AED mn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 285.263 AED mn for 2015. United Arab Emirates Exports: HS: Dubai: FW: Value: Textiles and Textiles Articles data is updated yearly, averaging 1,260.285 AED mn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,157.000 AED mn in 2010 and a record low of 192.701 AED mn in 2016. United Arab Emirates Exports: HS: Dubai: FW: Value: Textiles and Textiles Articles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dubai World. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Arab Emirates – Table AE.JA005: Exports: Harmonized System: Free Zone and Custom Warehouse Trade: Annual.

Graph and download economic data for Value of Exports to United Arab Emirates from District of Columbia (DCAREA052SCEN) from 1997 to 2020 about United Arab Emirates, DC, and exports.

In 2022, the total volume of crude oil exports from the United Arab Emirates was approximately *** million barrels per day. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates imported *** thousand barrels per day.

The statistic shows the total value of non-oil exports from the United Arab Emirates between 2005 to 2020, in United Arab Emirates dirhams. The total value of non-oil exports from the United Arab Emirates in 2020 was worth more then *** billion United Arab Emirates dirhams.

Graph and download economic data for U.S. Exports of Goods by F.A.S. Basis to United Arab Emirates (EXP5200) from Jan 1985 to Jul 2025 about United Arab Emirates, exports, goods, and USA.

Key information about United Arab Emirates Exports: Telecommunication Equipment

• United Arab Emirates Exports: Telecommunication Equipment was reported at 24,962,362.632 USD th in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 26,581,783.999 USD th for Dec 2022
• United Arab Emirates Exports: Telecommunication Equipment data is updated yearly, averaging 3,617,930.138 USD th from Dec 1995 to 2023, with 29 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 26,581,783.999 USD th in 2022 and a record low of 86,685.589 USD th in 1995
• United Arab Emirates Exports: Telecommunication Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.TE: Telecommunication Equipment: Export Value