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United Arab Emirates Imports (% GDP)

The United Arab Emirates' imports (% GDP) rose to 93.72% in 2023, up from 85.13% in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 8.59% from the previous year. The United Arab Emirates has the 14th highest imports (% GDP). Within Asia, it ranks 4th out of 45 countries.

The United Arab Emirates' exports (% GDP) rose to 108.61% in 2023, up from 103.81% in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2001-2023)

(in %)
Year Imports (% GDP)
2023 93.72%
2022 85.13%
2021 83.71%
2020 85.05%
2019 73.21%
2018 65.93%
2017 73.07%
2016 73.31%
2015 72.65%
2014 66.44%
2013 63.09%
2012 62.34%
2011 59.85%
2010 59.5%
2009 73.81%
2008 69.65%
2007 64.41%
2006 50.84%
2005 51.97%
2004 53.05%
2003 46.38%
2002 43.57%
2001 40.71%
United Arab Emirates Imports (% GDP) : Definition
Imports (% GDP) measures the value of goods and services bought from other countries 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
Exports (% GDP) 108.61% 103.81% 2023
FDI Inflows (% GDP) 5.97% 4.52% 2023
Imports AED 1.2T AED 1.4T Dec'24
Tariff Rate 4.11% 4.19% 2021
Trade (% GDP) 202.33% 188.95% 2023