The United Arab Emirates recorded a trade surplus of 290300 AED Million in 2021. Balance of Trade in the United Arab Emirates averaged 234416.50 AED Million from 2000 until 2021, reaching an all time high of 520321.00 AED Million in 2012 and a record low of 40840.00 AED Million in 2001. source: Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Current Account to GDP 13.20 14.50 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Imports 1388300.00 1216000.00 AED Million Dec 2023


United Arab Emirates Balance of Trade
United Arab Emirates has been recording trade surpluses since 2000, mostly due to shipments of oil and natural gas (40 percent of total exports). Main imports are: pearls and other precious metals and stones; machinery, sound recorders, reproducers and parts and transport vehicles. United Arab Emirates’ main trading partner is India (14 percent of total exports and 17 percent of imports). Others include: Japan, South Korea, China, United States and Iran.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
290300.00 221600.00 520321.00 40840.00 2000 - 2021 AED Million Yearly
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