High-technology exports in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: High-technology exports was 3.18 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in United Arab Emirates, 2008–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, high-technology exports in United Arab Emirates stood at 3.18 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 693.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in United Arab Emirates peaked at 3.21 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 211.10 million current US$, in 2008.
United Arab Emirates ranks 44th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 211.10 million current US$ | — |
| 2012 | 493.10 million current US$ | +133.6% |
| 2013 | 401.39 million current US$ | -18.6% |
| 2014 | 1.47 billion current US$ | +265.2% |
| 2015 | 903.67 million current US$ | -38.4% |
| 2016 | 484.21 million current US$ | -46.4% |
| 2017 | 523.67 million current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 643.63 million current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2019 | 670.46 million current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +79.3% |
| 2021 | 2.90 billion current US$ | +141.6% |
| 2022 | 3.21 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 3.18 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 3.18 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 billion current US$, 1.1× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 3.18 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 333.93 million current US$, 9.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 211.10 million current US$ | 211.10 million current US$ | 211.10 million current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 698.27 million current US$ | 401.39 million current US$ | 1.47 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.63 billion current US$ | 1.20 billion current US$ | 3.21 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More private sector data for United Arab Emirates
- Merchandise trade 208.2% (2024)
- Food imports 5.0% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 54.9% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 618.88 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 2.9% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 8.8% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 706.67 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 61,380 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.1 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 16.69 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in United Arab Emirates?
- High-technology exports in United Arab Emirates was 3.18 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 3.21 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 211.10 million current US$ in 2008.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for high-technology exports?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 44th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 693.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.