Merchandise exports by continent of destination in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 0.9% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in United Arab Emirates, 1972–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports by continent of destination in United Arab Emirates is 0.9%, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 31.1% on the previous year and up 31.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in United Arab Emirates peaked at 1.5% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1976.
That places United Arab Emirates 19th out of 192 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.1% | — |
| 1973 | 0.1% | -43.2% |
| 1974 | 0.1% | +22.2% |
| 1975 | 0.2% | +67.3% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | -76.7% |
| 1977 | 0.1% | +151.7% |
| 1978 | 0.2% | +114.8% |
| 1979 | 0.4% | +72.4% |
| 1980 | 0.5% | +34.8% |
| 1981 | 0.5% | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 0.9% | +100.5% |
| 1983 | 0.8% | -12.4% |
| 1984 | 0.6% | -29.7% |
| 1985 | 0.3% | -42.7% |
| 1986 | 0.3% | -18.8% |
| 1987 | 0.4% | +35.9% |
| 1988 | 0.6% | +62.6% |
| 1989 | 1.2% | +107.1% |
| 1990 | 1.0% | -20.9% |
| 1991 | 0.9% | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 1.1% | +23.1% |
| 1993 | 1.3% | +15.5% |
| 1994 | 1.0% | -21.6% |
| 1995 | 0.8% | -21.0% |
| 1996 | 0.8% | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 0.8% | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 0.4% | -50.4% |
| 1999 | 0.3% | -15.5% |
| 2000 | 0.7% | +122.7% |
| 2001 | 0.6% | -19.3% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | -48.8% |
| 2003 | 0.8% | +173.6% |
| 2004 | 0.7% | -18.1% |
| 2005 | 0.4% | -44.2% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | +77.1% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | +41.3% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 0.9% | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +16.6% |
| 2011 | 1.5% | +51.3% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | -33.8% |
| 2013 | 1.3% | +26.2% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -31.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 5 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 5.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 184,629 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8276 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 41,605 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 3.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 3.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in United Arab Emirates?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in United Arab Emirates was 0.9% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5% in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1976.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 19th out of 192 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.