U.S. Exports
$1.8B
U.S. Imports
$412.6M
Surplus of $1.4B (net exporter)
The United States imported $412.6M/month and exported $1.8B/month with United Arab Emirates as of July 2026, covering 1236 product categories.
In July 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $1.4B with United Arab Emirates, exporting 4.4× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from United Arab Emirates of $412.6M in July 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $517.1M.
The United Arab Emirates is one of the Middle East's most open and diversified trading economies, serving as a major global re-export and logistics hub through ports such as Jebel Ali. As a GCC member, the UAE applies the 5% Common External Tariff, and its numerous free trade zones—including Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)—offer 100% foreign ownership and customs duty exemptions. The UAE has recently concluded new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with India, Israel, and other nations to expand bilateral trade.
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UAE free trade zones such as JAFZA offer 100% foreign ownership, zero import and export duties within the zone, full repatriation of profits, and streamlined customs procedures, making them ideal for re-export and distribution operations.
The UAE's top imports include gold, diamonds, machinery, vehicles, and electronics, while key exports and re-exports include crude oil, refined petroleum, gold, and a wide range of manufactured goods transiting through its ports.
Yes. The UAE has signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with India (2022), Israel (2022), Indonesia, and several other countries, providing preferential tariff access and expanded trade facilitation measures.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$7.5B
Services Imports
$6.0B
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $117.1M |
| 2 | PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS | $43.5M |
| 3 | UNWROUGHT ALUMINUM ALLOYS | $27.4M |
| 4 | JEWELRY AND PARTS THEREOF, OF OTH PRECIOUS METAL | $17.1M |
| 5 | ELECT APPR F PRTCT TO ELECT CIRCT NOV 1000 V NESOI | $17.1M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $238.0M |
| 2 | SMARTPHONES | $229.7M |
| 3 | PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG | $157.9M |
| 4 | GOLD, NONMONETARY, UNWROUGHT NESOI | $67.4M |
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| 5 | GOLD, NONMONETARY, SEMIMANUFACTURED FORMS NESOI | $52.1M |