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Trade Commodities in United Arab Emirates

The UAE is a major exporter of crude oil and LNG and has transformed itself into a global commodity trading hub, particularly through Dubai. The DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) hosts over 20,000 companies, and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange facilitates trade in precious metals, energy, and agricultural products. Abu Dhabi's ADNOC is one of the world's largest oil producers.

Middle EastUAE Dirham (AED)
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Exports

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United Arab Emirates is a major exporter of physical commodities. Source from verified suppliers on CommodityTradeX with trust-scored counterparties and managed transactions.

Crude Oil
LNG
Refined Petroleum
Aluminum
Gold (re-export)
Major Export Ports
Jebel Ali (Dubai)Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)FujairahSharjah
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Imports

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United Arab Emirates imports a wide range of physical commodities. Reach verified buyers in United Arab Emirates on CommodityTradeX and manage your deals with document-gated transactions.

Gold
Diamonds
Aluminum
Iron and Steel
Foodstuffs
Machinery
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Trade Flows

United Arab Emirates's Commodity Trade Profile

The UAE (primarily Abu Dhabi via ADNOC) is a major crude oil and condensate exporter (~3 Mbpd combined). Murban crude is now ICE-traded as a stand-alone benchmark, having broken from the OSP-only structure. Refined products and LNG export from Das Island and Ruwais. Dubai serves as the regional commodity trading hub — physical gold, oil products, sugar, and rice trade through Dubai with massive re-export volumes. Major aluminum smelter at EGA (Emirates Global Aluminium) — a tier-one global supplier.

Market Context

How Commodity Trade Works in United Arab Emirates

DGCX (Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange) and the ICE Murban contract are the regional benchmarks. The DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) is the largest free zone for commodity trade with 25,000+ companies registered. The Sharia-compliant murabaha and sukuk structures appear in commodity-financing deals. Dubai's role as transit/transhipment hub for Indian, Iranian, African flows makes it pivotal in regional pricing.

Practical Notes

Trading With United Arab Emirates Counterparties

Payment customs: LC standard, with Murabaha financing common. UAE has FTAs with India, Indonesia, Israel, and CEPA agreements expanding. AML and sanctions enforcement strengthened materially post-2022 grey-listing exit. Dispute resolution: DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre is the dominant venue for international commodity disputes in the region.

Trade Context

Trading in United Arab Emirates

Major Ports
Jebel Ali (Dubai)Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)FujairahSharjah
Free Trade Zones
DMCC Free ZoneJebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD)Fujairah Free Zone
Key Regulations

The UAE Federal Customs Authority and individual emirate free zone authorities regulate commodity trade. Free zone entities benefit from zero corporate tax, full foreign ownership, and no import/export duties within free zones.

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