United Arab Emirates
U.S. Trade with United Arab Emirates in 2024
Export Market Rank
#19 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.39 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.3 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.26% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to United Arab Emirates in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Nuts | $553.87 Million | 109,847 | $394.52 Million | 29% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $80.74 Million | 70,991 | $54.78 Million | 41% |
| Food Preparations | $74.87 Million | 5,862 | $63.4 Million | 5% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $70.08 Million | 19,354 | $44.69 Million | 111% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $55.77 Million | 4,453 | $60.88 Million | -19% |
| Dairy Products | $50 Million | 13,944 | $51.25 Million | 26% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $49.52 Million | 23,000 | $42.84 Million | 32% |
| Distilled Spirits | $47.35 Million | --- | $26.07 Million | 207% |
| Confectionery | $43.78 Million | 7,749 | $24.07 Million | 23% |
| Hay | $39.4 Million | 96,541 | $71.25 Million | -57% |
Data and Analysis
Chicken meat production in the UAE is projected to rise steadily, reaching 75,000 metric tons (MT) by 2026, supported by government feed subsidies, new large-scale poultry operations, and investments in agricultural technology.
The pet population in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew from 588,700 pets in 2014 to 938,000 pets in 2024.
With a gross domestic product of $548.6 billion and projected growth of 3.7 percent in 2025, 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.
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.