United Arab Emirates High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
United Arab Emirates's high-tech exports was 13.45% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 50.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's high-tech exports stood at 13.45% in 2025, a rise of +4.49% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.45% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 56th globally.
The United Arab Emirates’ share of high‑tech exports rose from 3.31 in 2008 to an all‑time peak of 13.45 in 2025, placing the country at 56th globally and marking a 306 % increase over 14 years. The lowest point occurred in 2016 when the share fell to 2.62, after which a steady acceleration resumed, driven by diversification policies and investment in aerospace, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. By 2025 the UAE’s high‑tech export ratio slightly exceeds that of Romania (13.54) and Bulgaria (13.24), positioning it alongside other emerging exporters such as the Kyrgyz Republic (13.69) and Montenegro (13.22). The upward trajectory reflects the effectiveness of the Emirates’ innovation strategy and growing integration into global value chains. Continued fiscal support for research and development, coupled with expanding free‑trade zones, should sustain the rise in high‑tech exports, though any slowdown in global demand could temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 15.03% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.45% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.45% | +4.49% | #56 |
| 2023 | 8.96% | −0.33% | #68 |
| 2022 | 9.29% | +0.33% | #67 |
| 2021 | 8.96% | +3.58% | #62 |
| 2020 | 5.38% | +2.38% | #88 |
| 2019 | 3.00% | +0.10% | #113 |
| 2018 | 2.90% | +0.06% | #112 |
| 2017 | 2.84% | +0.22% | #120 |
| 2016 | 2.62% | −2.68% | #116 |
| 2015 | 5.30% | −4.87% | #87 |
| 2014 | 10.17% | +6.56% | #56 |
| 2013 | 3.61% | −0.16% | #97 |
| 2012 | 3.77% | +0.46% | #96 |
| 2008 | 3.31% | – | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's high-tech exports was 13.45% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 50.1% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's high-tech exports peaked at 13.45% in 2025.
The lowest high-tech exports in United Arab Emirates was 2.62% in 2016.
United Arab Emirates ranks 56th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's high-tech exports is projected to reach 13.45% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 13.45%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_high-tech-exports,
title = {United Arab Emirates High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}