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United Arab Emirates Exports (% GDP)

The United Arab Emirates' exports (% GDP) rose to 108.61% in 2023, up from 103.81% in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 4.8% from the previous year. The United Arab Emirates has the 8th highest exports (% GDP). Within Asia, it ranks 3rd out of 45 countries.

The United Arab Emirates' imports (% GDP) rose to 93.72% in 2023, up from 85.13% in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2001-2023)

(in %)
Year Exports (% GDP)
2023 108.61%
2022 103.81%
2021 102.4%
2020 100.23%
2019 96.86%
2018 93.72%
2017 97.85%
2016 97.66%
2015 96.83%
2014 97.25%
2013 98.01%
2012 97.63%
2011 87.54%
2010 79.39%
2009 79.65%
2008 78.87%
2007 72.38%
2006 68.63%
2005 67.59%
2004 63.57%
2003 55.92%
2002 49.5%
2001 49.16%
United Arab Emirates Exports (% GDP) : Definition
Exports (% GDP) measures the value of goods and services sold abroad by United Arab Emirates compared to its total economic output.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Exports $570.25B $515.62B 2023
Annual Imports $470.54B $420.49B 2023
Balance of Trade AED 290.3B AED 221.6B Dec'21
FDI Inflows (% GDP) 5.97% 4.52% 2023
Imports AED 1.2T AED 1.4T Dec'24
Imports (% GDP) 93.72% 85.13% 2023
Tariff Rate 4.11% 4.19% 2021
Trade (% GDP) 202.33% 188.95% 2023