Country indicators are dated. Population and GDP are rounded values transcribed from the supplied profile, not precise source totals. World Bank figures refer to 2024. Merchandise imports total US$444,650.2 million in 2024, reported by WTO Tariff & Trade Data using UN Comtrade. Historical India exports are loaded separately from India Trade Routes and may differ from importer-reported bilateral figures.
Last verified: 1 October 2026
Data years: Population: 2024; GDP: 2024; GDP growth: 2024; Import market size: 2024
India-UAE trade relationship
Historical exports and leading recorded products, not a forecast of demand.
India recorded exports to UAE in every BACI year from 2017 to 2024. In 2024, India's exports to UAE were $37.10B, up 4.7% year over year. The 3 largest HS6 products by value were Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils (HS 271000, $6.83B, 18.4% of the total); Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof (HS 711319, $4.97B, 13.4% of the total); Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks (HS 851712, $2.47B, 6.6% of the total).
Top Indian exports to UAE (2024)
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Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oilsPetroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils. Expand full product description.
HS6 271000
US$6.83B
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Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereofJewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof. Expand full product description.
HS6 711319
US$4.97B
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Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networksTelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks. Expand full product description.
HS6 851712
US$2.47B
Why research this market?
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Demand
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Capability
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Access
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Expansion
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Market entry
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Direct sales
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01Indian business
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02Entry route
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03Buyer or partner
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04Local operations
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05Expansion
Questions before entering
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What to check
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What to check
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What to check
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What to check
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What to check
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What to check
Compare costs, control, responsibilities and practical delivery requirements before selecting a route.
Regulatory & compliance
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Business registration
Mainland and free-zone routes exist. Verify requirements for the activity, location, structure and additional approvals.
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What to verify
Mainland and free-zone routes exist. Verify requirements for the activity, location, structure and additional approvals.
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Import & export
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Tax
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Data & privacy
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Product requirements
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Sector-specific regulation
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India connection
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IndiaUnited Arab Emirates
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India-to-country trade
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Relevant Indian institutions
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Potential ecosystem connections
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Relevant bilateral resources
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What should a business research next?
Start with the product and HS code. Then verify demand, CEPA tariff treatment, import requirements, applicable standards, taxes and the practical route to market.
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Understand the market
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Identify relevant sectors
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Assess your readiness
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Evaluate entry routes
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Identify partners
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Build an expansion plan
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