Imports of goods and services (current US$) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 481.85 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2023
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates is 481.85 billion current US$, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.6% on the previous year and up 90.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates peaked at 481.85 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 42.05 billion current US$, in 2001.
United Arab Emirates ranks 20th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 42.05 billion current US$ | — |
| 2002 | 47.85 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 57.67 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 78.43 billion current US$ | +36.0% |
| 2005 | 93.86 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2006 | 112.93 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 166.13 billion current US$ | +47.1% |
| 2008 | 219.71 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 2009 | 187.14 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2010 | 178.61 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 215.97 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 239.75 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 252.51 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 275.11 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 269.00 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 270.71 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 285.34 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 281.54 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 306.00 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 297.23 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 347.53 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 427.99 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2023 | 481.85 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 481.85 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 7.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 481.85 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.26 billion current US$, 9.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 111.75 billion current US$ | 42.05 billion current US$ | 219.71 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 257.45 billion current US$ | 178.61 billion current US$ | 306.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 388.65 billion current US$ | 297.23 billion current US$ | 481.85 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 imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates?
- Imports of goods and services in United Arab Emirates was 481.85 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 481.85 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.05 billion current US$ in 2001.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for imports of goods and services?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 20th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.8%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to 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.