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United Arab Emirates Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

212.52% +13.48% (+6.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #9 Global Peak 212.52% (2025) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Trade Openness (2001–2025)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's trade openness stood at 212.52% in 2025, a rise of +13.48% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 212.52% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 9th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2026* trend 220.01% - -
2025* trend 212.52% - -
2025 212.52% +13.48% #9
2023 199.04% +13.30% #165
2022 185.74% +2.83% #168
2021 182.91% +1.62% #172
2020 181.29% +17.47% #175
2019 163.82% +9.08% #170
2018 154.75% −10.73% #166
2017 165.48% +0.08% #173
2016 165.40% +1.11% #172
2015 164.29% +4.77% #172
2014 159.52% +2.12% #166
2013 157.40% +0.76% #163
2012 156.64% +12.46% #160
2011 144.18% +8.69% #156
2010 135.49% −17.98% #160
Show all years (2001-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.6% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 14.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Arab Emirates's trade openness?

United Arab Emirates's trade openness was 212.52% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's trade openness peaked at 212.52% in 2025.

What was the lowest trade openness in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest trade openness in United Arab Emirates was 89.86% in 2001.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in trade openness?

United Arab Emirates ranks 9th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

United Arab Emirates's trade openness is projected to reach 212.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

The trade openness of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 212.52%. This ranks 9th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_trade-openness, title = {United Arab Emirates Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }