The UAE is the Gulf's trading, re-export and finance hub and a major supplier of crude, aluminium and sulphur.
CapitalAbu Dhabi
CurrencyUAE dirham (AED)
LanguagesArabic; English in business
RegionMiddle East
Why United Arab Emirates matters for trade
- Murban crude benchmark and Fujairah bunkering hub
- EGA aluminium, ADNOC sulphur and Ruwais urea
- Free zones such as DMCC and JAFZA host commodity traders
What United Arab Emirates sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Crude oil, Refined products, LNG, Aluminium, Sulphur, Urea, Gold (re-export) | Gold, Food, Machinery, Vehicles |
Main ports and routes
Jebel Ali, Khalifa, Fujairah, Khor Fakkan.
Check before you tradeFree-zone companies are easy to set up, so check how long a counterparty has traded and who owns it.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026
