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India and UAE have enjoyed strong bonds of friendship since the formation of the federation in 1971. The bilateral relationship has now matured into a comprehensive strategic partnership as both countries continue to explore deeper cooperation in new areas
UAE is India’s fourth largest energy supplier to India
As per the Ease of Doing Business report for 2020, the UAE scored 11th rank globally and 1st rank regionally
UAE is home to the largest overseas Indian community in the world. Indians have played a major role in UAE’s economic development
US$ 15bn
FDI equity inflows from April 2000 - December 2022
US$ 84.84bn
bilateral trade during FY 2022-23
3.4mn
Overseas Indians in UAE, which is over 27 % of the total population, and includes a significant share of Blue Collar Workers
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India is the 2nd largest trading partner of the UAE, while UAE is India’s third largest trading partner
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UAE is the second largest economy in West Asia, after Saudi Arabia; the nation is steadily reducing dependence on oil export income
Trade
UAE is among the world's 15 20 largest exporters and 20 largest importers of commodities
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UAE is the second largest export destination for India at US$ 30.1 billion for the year 2018-19
FDI
UAE’s main investments in India are in services, infrastructure, housing, renewable energy, ports and shipping,air transport and hotel and tourism and joint ventures
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There are more than 1000 flights operating weekly, between India and various destinations in the UAE, the largest overseas air travel market from India
India's Exports and Imports to United Arab Emirates
Source: Department of Commerce
es in US $ Millions
Country / Region: U ARAB EMTS
| S.No. | \Year | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | EXPORT | 30,126.73 | 28,853.59 | 16,679.54 | 28,044.88 | 31,608.79 |
| 2. | %Growth | -4.23 | -42.19 | 68.14 | 12.71 | |
| 3. | India’s Total Export | 330,078.09 | 313,361.04 | 291,808.48 | 422,004.40 | 450,958.43 |
| 4. | %Growth | -5.06 | -6.88 | 44.62 | 6.86 | |
| 5. | %Share | 9.13 | 9.21 | 5.72 | 6.65 | 7.01 |
| 6. | IMPORT | 29,785.33 | 30,256.65 | 26,622.99 | 44,833.48 | 53,231.66 |
| 7. | %Growth | 1.58 | -12.01 | 68.40 | 18.73 | |
| 8. | India’s Total Import | 514,078.42 | 474,709.28 | 394,435.88 | 613,052.05 | 714,042.45 |
| 9. | %Growth | -7.66 | -16.91 | 55.43 | 16.47 | |
| 10. | %Share | 5.79 | 6.37 | 6.75 | 7.31 | 7.45 |
| 11. | TOTAL TRADE | 59,912.05 | 59,110.23 | 43,302.53 | 72,878.36 | 84,840.45 |
| 12. | %Growth | -1.34 | -26.74 | 68.30 | 16.41 | |
| 13. | India’s Total Trade | 844,156.51 | 788,070.32 | 686,244.36 | 1,035,056.45 | 1,165,000.88 |
| 14. | %Growth | -6.64 | -12.92 | 50.83 | 12.55 | |
| 15. | %Share | 7.10 | 7.50 | 6.31 | 7.04 | 7.28 |
| 16. | TRADE BALANCE | 341.40 | -1,403.06 | -9,943.45 | -16,788.60 | -21,622.87 |
| 17. | India’s Trade Balance | -184,000.33 | -161,348.24 | -102,627.40 | -191,047.65 | -263,084.03 |
Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi
+971-2-449-2700
Address: Plot No. 10, Sector W-59/02, Diplomatic Area, Off the Airport Road, P. O. Box 4090, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Consulate General of India, Dubai
+971-4-397-1333
Address: Al Hamriya, Diplomatic Enclave
P.O. BOX 737, Dubai, U.A.E
