Exports of goods and services (current US$) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Exports of goods and services (current US$) was 558.40 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2023
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, exports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates stood at 558.40 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates peaked at 558.40 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 50.79 billion current US$, in 2001.
United Arab Emirates ranks 18th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current US$) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 50.79 billion current US$ | — |
| 2002 | 54.36 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 69.54 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2004 | 93.97 billion current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2005 | 122.07 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2006 | 152.43 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 186.69 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2008 | 248.81 billion current US$ | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 201.96 billion current US$ | -18.8% |
| 2010 | 238.33 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 315.87 billion current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2012 | 375.51 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2013 | 392.25 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 402.73 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 358.53 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 360.63 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 382.14 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 400.22 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 404.86 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 350.28 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 425.16 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2022 | 521.90 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2023 | 558.40 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 558.40 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 80.25 billion current US$, 7.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 558.40 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 41.30 billion current US$, 13.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 131.18 billion current US$ | 50.79 billion current US$ | 248.81 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 363.11 billion current US$ | 238.33 billion current US$ | 404.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 463.93 billion current US$ | 350.28 billion current US$ | 558.40 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.85 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 285.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.2593 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0043 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 208.21 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates?
- Exports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates was 558.40 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 558.40 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.79 billion current US$ in 2001.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for exports of goods and services?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 18th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.