United Arab Emirates Market Guide 2025

With a gross domestic product of $548.6 billion and projected growth of 3.7 percent in 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the second-largest economy in the Arab world, supported by substantial consumer spending and high per capita income. It is also the largest export market for U.S. agricultural products in the Middle East and North Africa. In 2024, U.S. exports of agricultural and related products to the UAE reached $1.4 billion, up 8.41 percent from 2023, with more than 81 percent of the growth coming from consumer-oriented goods. The UAE’s economic diversification strategy has strengthened its resilience, reduced reliance on oil revenues, and expanded focus on sectors such as tourism, retail, and technology. Coupled with favorable trade agreements and advanced infrastructure, the country has established itself as a leading regional trade and re-export hub.