United Arab Emirates
U.S. Trade with United Arab Emirates in 2023
Export Market Rank
#21 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.29 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.21 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-1.04% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to United Arab Emirates in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Nuts | $425.87 Million | 92,422 | $376.99 Million | 13% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $77.13 Million | 15,910 | $40.14 Million | 215% |
| Hay | $67.91 Million | 162,090 | $78.46 Million | -39% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $63.42 Million | 4,509 | $61.64 Million | 0% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $62.4 Million | 63,032 | $55.1 Million | -25% |
| Distilled Spirits | $60.42 Million | --- | $22.88 Million | 290% |
| Dairy Products | $57.19 Million | 16,024 | $50.25 Million | 43% |
| Food Preparations | $51.47 Million | 5,608 | $62.07 Million | -16% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $47.28 Million | 19,771 | $41.37 Million | 36% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $44.47 Million | --- | $55.66 Million | -75% |
Data and Analysis
With a gross domestic product of $536.83 billion and projected growth of 4.2 percent in 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks as the second largest economy in the Arab world, with substantial consumer spending driven by high per capita income.
In MY 2024/25, Post forecasts imports by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of all wheat, rice, corn, and barley to increase to meet high local demand. Strong tourism, population growth, and expanding poultry and dairy sectors will drive this demand.
The UAE's food processing sector is thriving, driven by robust economic growth and domestic consumption. With 568 predominantly small- and medium-sized food and beverage processors, the UAE hosts over 2,000 food and beverage manufacturing companies that generate $7.63 billion in annual revenue.
News and Features
News Release
AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the globe are increasing investment in, and support for, climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
The recent USDA trade mission to Dubai included site visits to local importers and agribusinesses. Among them was the world's largest camel-milking farm, which uses California-grown feed.
At the first AIM for Climate ministerial meeting in Dubai, Secretary Vilsack called on AIM for Climate partners to continue on their ambitious path towards addressing global climate change and hunger challenges.