United Arab Emirates Imports from Libya

The United Arab Emirates' imports from Libya rose to $1.85 billion in 2023, up from $1.78 billion in 2022, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 3.7% ($65.28 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United Arab Emirates from Libya were Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($1.09 billion), Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($748.97 million) and Copper and copper articles ($10.45 million).

United Arab Emirates had a trade deficit with Libya that narrowed to $14.12 million in 2023 from $418.51 million in 2022. This is a decrease of 96.6% ($404.4 million).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

United Arab Emirates Imports from Libya by Goods (2023)

The table below shows the ranking of UAE imports from Libya by goods in 2023, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $1.09B 2023
2 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $748.97M 2023
3 Copper and copper articles $10.45M 2023
4 Zinc and zinc articles $99,519.67 2023
5 Articles of iron or steel $37,234.35 2023
6 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $36,159.72 2023
7 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $32,089.33 2023
8 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $31,694.92 2023
9 Lead and lead articles $22,750.29 2023
10 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $21,257.18 2023
11 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $11,262.20 2023
12 Live animals $10,891.76 2023
13 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $9,331.80 2023
14 Miscellaneous chemical products $5,904.92 2023
15 Tin and tin articles $3,711.08 2023
16 Knitted or crocheted clothing $2,225.64 2023
17 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $1,241.04 2023
18 Cork and cork products $1,180.17 2023
19 Plastics and plastic articles $1,091.75 2023
20 Toys, games, sports goods $964.82 2023
21 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $939.41 2023
22 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $301.68 2023
23 Rubber and rubber articles $271.51 2023
24 Footwear and parts $177.74 2023
25 Paper, paperboard and articles $100.56 2023