Top 10 UAE's Exports by Country & Company in 2025 - Tendata

Located at the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remained one of the world's leading trading hubs in 2025. The country exported products worth approximately US$350.6 billion to international markets during the year.

Compared with 2021, when UAE exports totaled about $425.2 billion, the overall export value declined by -17.5%. On a year-over-year basis, export revenues also decreased by -20.2% from $439.4 billion recorded in 2024.

Despite the decline, UAE's export sector continues to play a major role in global trade, supported by strong energy, metals, and re-export industries. The country's strategic geographic location and advanced logistics infrastructure continue to strengthen UAE's export competitiveness worldwide.

UAE's Main Export Destinations

According to the latest available trade statistics, about 85.9% of UAE exports were shipped to the following major trading partners:

· India (16.1%)

· Iraq (12.4%)

· Saudi Arabia (12.3%)

· mainland China (8.2%)

· Türkiye (7.4%)

· Hong Kong (6.5%)

· Switzerland (5.1%)

· United States (4.4%)

· Oman (4.1%)

· Kuwait (3.9%)

· Qatar (3.2%)

· Iran (2.3%)

From a regional perspective, Asian countries received the majority of UAE's export shipments, accounting for 74.5% of total export value. Europe represented 10.9% of export destinations, while Africa absorbed another 10%.

Smaller shares went to North America (3.8%), Latin America including the Caribbean (0.5%), and Oceania (0.3%).

With a population of approximately 11.1 million people, the UAE generated around $31,600 in exports per capita during 2025, significantly higher than many global economies.

United Arab Emirates' Top 10 Export Products

The following categories generated the highest export revenues for the UAE in 2025 based on 2-digit Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) classifications.

1.Mineral fuels including oil — US$156.4 billion (44.6%)

2.Gems and precious metals — $130.8 billion (37.3%)

3.Aluminum — $9.1 billion (2.6%)

4.Plastics and plastic products — $6.9 billion (2%)

5.Electrical machinery and equipment — $4.4 billion (1.3%)

6.Inorganic chemicals — $4.3 billion (1.2%)

7.Machinery including computers — $3.7 billion (1.1%)

8.Copper — $3.6 billion (1%)

9.Salt, sulphur, stone and cement — $3.2 billion (0.9%)

10.Perfumes and cosmetics — $2.6 billion (0.7%)

Together, these top 10 categories contributed 92.7% of the total value of UAE's export shipments in 2025.

Among these sectors, inorganic chemicals recorded the fastest growth, surging by 1,225% compared to 2024. Salt, sulphur, stone, and cement exports ranked second with a 158.2% increase, followed by aluminum exports which climbed 33.1%.

Meanwhile, machinery including computers experienced the sharpest decline, falling -91.8% year over year.

Leading UAE Export Products at HTS 4-Digit Level

At the more detailed 4-digit HTS code level, the UAE's most valuable exported goods in 2025 included:

1.Unwrought gold (32.4% of total UAE exports)

2.Crude oil (30.4%)

3.Processed petroleum oils (9.6%)

4.Petroleum gases (3.8%)

5.Unmounted diamonds (3.8%)

6.Raw aluminum (2.2%)

These six products alone generated over 82% of total UAE export revenues, highlighting the country's strong focus on energy and precious commodities.

Top Exporters in the UAE

Businesses looking to identify reliable suppliers can leverage Tendata's comprehensive UAE export database, which is built using real shipment records and verified customs trade data. Through Tendata's Global Importers & Exporters Finder, buyers can discover active UAE exporters, analyze shipment activities, and connect with qualified suppliers across multiple industries.

UAE Exporters Directory

Tendata provides access to thousands of verified UAE exporters, including detailed trade records, shipment volumes, HS codes, buyer relationships, and company contact information. This helps importers make smarter sourcing decisions and uncover new business opportunities in the UAE market.

List of UAE Exporters

Each exporter profile within Tendata includes essential business details such as:

· Company name

· Product categories

· Export history

· Shipment destinations

· HS codes

· Trading activity

This allows global buyers to quickly identify suitable UAE suppliers and streamline procurement processes.

Taking LED products as an example, Tendata's UAE export database highlights the following major exporters in 2025: >>Find More LED Exporters

1.ZELLER GMELIN INDUSTRIES LLC (7.87%, $0.53 Million)

2.WALLET GENERAL TRADING LLC (4.3%, $0.29 Million)

3.ALDAD GENERAL TRADING CO LLC (3.69%, $0.25 Million)

4.D M JEEWAN PVT LTD (3.46%, $0.23 Million)

5.MILLION GEN TR LLC (3.12%, $0.21 Million)

6.WEGA STAR TRADING CO LLC (3.11%, $0.21 Million)

7.OKI GENERAL TRADING FZCO (2.83%, $0.19 Million)

8.OCEANTAINER GOODS WHOLESALERS LLC (2.81%, $0.19 Million)

9.AL JAWAHIR TECHNICAL OVERSEAS CONTRACTING L L C FZ (2.76%, $0.19 Million)

10.JOSEPH ADVERTISERS LLC (2.69%, $0.18 Million)

Businesses seeking to expand sourcing channels and discover verified UAE suppliers can use Tendata's trade intelligence platform to gain deeper insights into UAE's export market and identify high-potential trading partners.