UAE Trade Data
UAE Import Export Data, UAE Shipment Data
2021 UAE Imports
2021 UAE Exports
The United Arab Emirates is the Middle East's leading re-export and trade hub, with non-oil foreign trade exceeding AED 2.8 trillion in recent years. Major trading partners include China, India, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Japan. Key import categories include electronics (HS 85), gold and precious metals (HS 71), machinery (HS 84), and vehicles (HS 87), while petroleum products (HS 27) dominate exports alongside re-exported manufactured goods. The UAE applies HS 2022 with 12-digit codes under the GCC Integrated Customs Tariff (effective January 2025), administered by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, within the GCC Customs Union, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on UAE's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
UAE Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 UAE trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is UAE's Top Import Product Sector based on UAE trade data?
UAE import data 2021 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Precious Metals (27.6%), based on verified UAE trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2021, UAE as a global importer, ranks at 22 / 149, with a total import value of US$ 268.26B.
Top 3 UAE Import Product Sector 2021:
Precious Metals
Imported at US$ 73.92B , accounting for 27.6% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 69.74B , accounting for 26.0% of total imports
Transportation
Imported at US$ 22.22B , accounting for 8.3% of total imports
What are UAE's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2021 vs 2020
Import trade grew by +25.2% , from US$ 214.21B to US$ 268.26B
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -8.4% , from US$ 233.84B to US$ 214.21B
2019 vs 2018
Import trade declined by -0.2% , from US$ 234.38B to US$ 233.84B
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What are UAE top 3 import products by HS codes in 2021?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 71 (US$ 73.92B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 85 (US$ 41.45B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 84 (US$ 28.28B)
Who are UAE top 3 import trade partners in 2021?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2021: China (US$ 51.80B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2021: India (US$ 20.88B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2021: United States (US$ 16.88B)
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UAE Shipping Data & Logistics Records
How to use UAE shipping data to track regional distribution routes, shipment volumes, and logistics activity across sea, land, and air?
- Search shipping records by carrier, route, transport mode, origin, destination, and shipment period.
- Track shipment volumes and movements linked to UAE's role as a regional distribution and re-export market.
- Monitor route-level shipping frequency, carrier patterns, and shipment volumes connecting UAE to surrounding markets.
- Use shipping data to detect trade circulation, hub activity, and commercially important freight corridors.
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B/L NO: WEXQ***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
HS Code: 85299090
Value of Goods: 180 USD Weight: 3 NOS
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B/L NO: KHO9***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
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UAE Regional Shipping Insights & Distribution Analytics
How to use UAE shipping data to analyse distribution performance, route connectivity, and regional shipment flow trends?
- Visualise shipping activity by carrier, origin-destination pair, shipment volume, and time period across regional corridors.
- Compare trade lanes to understand hub function, route concentration, and distribution reach.
- Detect changes in freight direction, re-export routing, and cross-border shipment patterns.
- Turn shipping records into distribution intelligence for channel planning, market prioritisation, and logistics strategy.
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UAE Trading Company & Regional Distributor Intelligence
How to use UAE shipping data to identify trading companies, distributors, and regional logistics operators?
- Discover companies linked to shipping records across UAE's distribution corridors where trader data is available.
- Track which entities operate as distributors, re-exporters, or regional intermediaries through shipment records.
- Identify potential trade targets based on shipping lane presence, volume patterns, and route activity.
- Support channel building, distributor discovery, and commercial outreach with shipping-based company intelligence.
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UAE Import Export Trade Data Coverage
UAE Import Data
How can UAE import data help businesses identify active importers, distributors, and regional sourcing opportunities?
- Access detailed UAE shipment records covering consumer goods, industrial inputs, and re-export trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across regional distribution and hub-linked trade corridors.
- Identify active importers, distributors, and re-export operators in UAE's regional trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to Middle East distribution and connectivity flows.
UAE Export Data
How can UAE export data help businesses identify international buyers and track regional distribution and re-export activity?
- Search by UAE exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across distribution, energy-linked, and re-export product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to regional hub and distribution corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities through UAE's distribution network.
- Analyse UAE's export flow, re-export patterns, and regional connectivity trading activity.
UAE Trade Data Analytics
How can UAE trade data analytics uncover distribution trends, regional connectivity, and hub market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on UAE historical trade records across distribution, energy, and re-export trade sectors.
- Track UAE import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for hub-linked and regional distribution trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to Middle East distribution corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand hub roles, re-export routing, and regional connectivity.
- Identify top-performing distribution markets and regional trade opportunities in UAE.
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UAE Export Data
UAE Mirror Data
UAE Shipping Data
UAE Importers Database
UAE Exporters Database
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Frequently Asked Questions about UAE Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of UAE in 2021?
On the export side, the leading export product is Precious metals, gems and jewelry (HS 71) with a total export value of US$ 61.54B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 216.04B. Key export categories also include Precious Metals.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in UAE. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
You can also: Search import-export trade records by HS code, product name & company name