China–UAE Bilateral Trade 2026
China–UAE trade reached $58.9B in January–September 2026, -23.6% year on year. China exported $41.1B and imported $17.8B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to UAE
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $10.1B | 24.7% | -5.8% | $15.1B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $7.5B | 18.1% | -19.6% | $12.7B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $5.7B | 13.8% | -29.6% | $12.0B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $1.6B | 3.9% | -38.2% | $3.5B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $1.5B | 3.6% | -22.9% | $2.6B |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $1.3B | 3.1% | -40.8% | $2.7B |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $1.1B | 2.6% | -25.6% | $2.0B |
| HS 76Aluminium | $685M | 1.7% | -6.7% | $1000M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $680M | 1.7% | -10.3% | $1.0B |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $652M | 1.6% | -21.9% | $1.0B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $5.7B | 13.8% | +14.0% | $7.1B |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $3.9B | 9.6% | -25.3% | $8.1B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $2.7B | 6.6% | +0.7% | $3.8B |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $795M | 1.9% | -41.6% | $1.9B |
| HS 9804Articles of low value in simplified customs procedures | $629M | 1.5% | -19.7% | $960M |
| HS 8481Valves and appliances for pipes | $622M | 1.5% | -2.4% | $879M |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $494M | 1.2% | -23.6% | $890M |
| HS 4011New pneumatic rubber tyres | $440M | 1.1% | -21.3% | $733M |
| HS 8415Air conditioning machines | $424M | 1.0% | -51.8% | $1.0B |
| HS 7208Hot-rolled steel, wide, flat | $412M | 1.0% | -61.6% | $1.4B |
Top China Imports from UAE
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $14.2B | 79.6% | -29.3% | $28.9B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $1.1B | 6.1% | -43.9% | $2.6B |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $1.0B | 5.6% | +135.5% | $600M |
| HS 74Copper | $490M | 2.8% | -28.7% | $944M |
| HS 25Salt, sulphur, stone and cement | $423M | 2.4% | +34.7% | $420M |
| HS 15Fats and oils | $153M | 0.9% | -21.6% | $280M |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $110M | 0.6% | +25.3% | $121M |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $102M | 0.6% | -82.1% | $771M |
| HS 23Food residues and animal feed | $54.5M | 0.3% | -62.2% | $195M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $52.0M | 0.3% | -10.7% | $66.9M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $11.2B | 62.8% | -20.0% | $21.0B |
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $1.7B | 9.5% | -53.9% | $4.7B |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $1.1B | 6.4% | -43.4% | $2.6B |
| HS 7108Gold, semi-manufactured | $976M | 5.5% | +133.1% | $587M |
| HS 3901Polymers of ethylene | $888M | 5.0% | -46.2% | $2.2B |
| HS 2503Sulphur of all kinds (excluding sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur) | $387M | 2.2% | +50.4% | $343M |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap. | $212M | 1.2% | -3.1% | $342M |
| HS 7403Copper, refined | $202M | 1.1% | -48.3% | $499M |
| HS 3902Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms. | $191M | 1.1% | -29.3% | $389M |
| HS 2713Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen and other residues of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals. | $190M | 1.1% | -46.1% | $541M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to UAE
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
135 products qualify
- 1 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$1.9B Increase+$816M YoY+77%
- 2 Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel containing, by weight less than 0.25 % of carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width measuring < twice the thicknessHS 720711 Exports$282M Increase+$256M YoY+982%
- 3 Other, boring or sinking machinery for boring earth or extracting minerals or ores, not self-propelled and not hydraulicHS 843049 Exports$190M Increase+$190M YoY+68,333%
- 4 Medium oils and preparations, of petroleum or bituminous minerals, n.e.s.HS 271019 Exports$244M Increase+$150M YoY+160%
- 5 Unmanned aircraft, with 250g<maximum take-off weight≤7kgHS 880622 Exports$132M Increase+$74.3M YoY+130%
- 6 Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, incorporating reception apparatusHS 852560 Exports$70.4M Increase+$69.8M YoY+10,992%
China–UAE Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $41.1B | $17.8B | $58.9B | +$23.3B | -23.6% | No. 25 |
| 2025 (full year) | $72.9B | $35.2B | $108.1B | +$37.7B | +6.1% | No. 19 |
| 2024 (full year) | $65.6B | $36.3B | $101.9B | +$29.3B | +7.2% | No. 19 |
| 2023 (full year) | $55.7B | $39.3B | $95.0B | +$16.4B | -3.6% | No. 20 |
| 2022 (full year) | $53.1B | $45.4B | $98.6B | +$7.7B | +37.6% | No. 19 |
| 2021 (full year) | $43.1B | $28.6B | $71.6B | +$14.5B | +45.1% | No. 24 |
| 2020 (full year) | $32.3B | $17.1B | $49.4B | +$15.3B | +1.3% | No. 24 |
| 2019 (full year) | $33.4B | $15.3B | $48.7B | +$18.1B | +6.2% | No. 24 |
| 2018 (full year) | $29.7B | $16.2B | $45.9B | +$13.4B | — | No. 24 |
About China–UAE trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with UAE in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–UAE goods trade totaled $58.9B: China exported $41.1B and imported $17.8B, a China trade surplus of $23.3B (-23.6% vs the same months of 2025). UAE ranked No. 25 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with UAE in 2025?
In 2025, China–UAE goods trade totaled $108.1B: China exported $72.9B and imported $35.2B, a China trade surplus of $37.7B (+6.1% vs 2024). UAE ranked No. 19 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with UAE in 2024?
In 2024, China–UAE goods trade totaled $101.9B: China exported $65.6B and imported $36.3B, a China trade surplus of $29.3B (+7.2% vs 2023). UAE ranked No. 19 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to UAE?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to UAE by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $10.1B, 24.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $7.5B, 18.1% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $5.7B, 13.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $5.7B); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $3.9B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $2.7B).
What does China export to UAE in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to UAE by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $15.1B, 20.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $12.7B, 17.4% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $12.0B, 16.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $8.1B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $7.1B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $3.8B).
What does China import from UAE?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from UAE by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $14.2B, 79.6% of the total); Plastics and articles thereof (HS 39, $1.1B, 6.1% of the total); Precious stones, metals and jewellery (HS 71, $1.0B, 5.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709, $11.2B); Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $1.7B); Petroleum oils, refined (HS 2710, $1.1B).
What is China’s trade balance with UAE?
China's goods trade balance with UAE was +$23.3B in January–September 2026, compared with +$27.7B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$37.7B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China UAE bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/uae/, accessed 2026-11-09.