United Arab Emirates Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
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 |
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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's trade openness was 212.52% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's trade openness peaked at 212.52% in 2025.
The lowest trade openness in United Arab Emirates was 89.86% in 2001.
United Arab Emirates ranks 9th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's trade openness is projected to reach 212.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 212.52%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@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}
}