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Trade partner
U.S. Exports
$3.8B
U.S. Imports
$635.3M
Surplus of $3.2B (net exporter)
The United States imported $635.3M/month and exported $3.8B/month with United Arab Emirates as of February 2026, covering 830 product categories.
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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.
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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Imports
Exports
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $178.2M |
| 2 | UNWROUGHT ALUMINUM ALLOYS | $82.0M |
| 3 | PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS | $54.1M |
| 4 | UNWROUGHT ALUMINUM, NOT ALLOYED | $35.7M |
| 5 | JEWELRY AND PARTS THEREOF, OF OTH PRECIOUS METAL | $29.4M |
| 6 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $24.4M |
| 7 | DIAMONDS, NONINDUSTRIAL, WORKED | $15.8M |
| 8 | STRUCTURES AND PARTS NESOI OF IRON OR STEEL | $14.7M |
| 9 | PIPE ETC NESOI, WELD CIR CR SECT, IRON OR NONAL ST | $9.6M |
| 10 | CASING ETC OIL OR GAS DRILLNG, IRON OR STEEL NESOI | $8.3M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SILVER, UNWROUGHT NESOI | $852.8M |
| 2 | OTH PREC METL ARTCLS OR ARTCLS CLAD W PM, NESOI | $351.9M |
| 3 | GOLD, NONMONETARY, UNWROUGHT NESOI | $274.0M |
| 4 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS |
| 5 | SMARTPHONES | $203.3M |
| 6 | BOMB MINES OT AMMNTION PROJCTIONS ETC AND PARTS | $162.5M |
| 7 | PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG | $160.3M |
| 8 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $153.0M |
| 9 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $77.3M |
| 10 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC | $74.8M |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$7.5B
Services Imports
$6.0B