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United Arab Emirates Tariff Rate

The United Arab Emirates' tariff rate fell to 4.11% in 2021, down from 4.19% in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.08% from the previous year. The United Arab Emirates has tariff rate lower than the global median (4.11% vs median 5.90%). Compared with the median in Asia, the United Arab Emirates is lower (4.11% vs regional median 5.36%) and ranks 29th out of 45 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (2005-2021)

(in %)
Year Tariff Rate (%)
2021 4.11%
2020 4.19%
2019 4.24%
2018 4.24%
2017 4.56%
2016 3.99%
2015 4.03%
2014 4.06%
2013 4.35%
2012 4.35%
2011 4.76%
2009 4.28%
2008 4.29%
2007 4.21%
2005 4.44%
United Arab Emirates Tariff Rate : Definition
Tariff Rate measures the simple average of the import taxes applied by United Arab Emirates on all products, expressed as a percentage.
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
Imports (% GDP) 93.72% 85.13% 2023
Trade (% GDP) 202.33% 188.95% 2023