Middle East ยท Country profile
United Arab Emirates
India-United Arab Emirates trade corridor: $84.0B bilateral trade, $19.5B FDI into India.
$84.0B
Trade with India
+9.6% YoY
$514.0B
GDP
Nominal
$19.5B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$10.1B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to United Arab Emirates
- Textiles and apparel
- Auto components
- Pharmaceuticals
Top imports from United Arab Emirates
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
- Edible oils
Trade corridor with India
2025: $84.0B ยท 5-yr CAGR 14.0%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest United Arab Emirates stories
Trade3h ago4 min read
India-United Arab Emirates bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI6h ago5 min read
United Arab Emirates investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy9h ago6 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-United Arab Emirates goods notified
Technology12h ago7 min read
India and United Arab Emirates deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 2% to 1% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 2 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-United Arab Emirates Business Forum
Mar 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to United Arab Emirates
Nov 2026 ยท United Arab Emirates
Buyer meet
United Arab Emirates buyers-sellers meet
Dec 2026 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Feb 2027 ยท Virtual
Opportunity sectors
๐ปS22Electronics & IT & Components12% projected demand growth๐ณS27FinTech & Digital Payments10% projected demand growth๐S32Global Trade20% projected demand growth๐S37Logistics & Supply Chain25% projected demand growthโ๏ธS42New and Renewable Energy27% projected demand growth๐S47Power28% projected demand growth