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United Arab Emirates-Russian Federation Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $10.94B total volume •United Arab Emirates deficit: $1.96B

United Arab Emirates → Russian Federation

$4.49B

Exports (2023)

Russian Federation → United Arab Emirates

$6.45B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.96B

Deficit for United Arab Emirates

Total Trade

$10.94B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between United Arab Emirates and Russian Federation. Green line shows exports from United Arab Emirates, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the United Arab Emirates-Russian Federation commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

United Arab Emirates → Russian Federation Exports

$4.49B

2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:

Highly Diversified

Market Share:

43.9% top product

1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

$1.97B

43.9% of exports

2Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display

$392.89M

8.8% of exports

3Petroleum 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

$177.99M

4.0% of exports

4Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803

$155.49M

3.5% of exports

5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus

$124.99M

2.8% of exports

6Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers

$82.20M

1.8% of exports

7Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708

$77.50M

1.7% of exports

8Cigarettes: containing tobacco

$54.56M

1.2% of exports

9Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network

$51.26M

1.1% of exports

10Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg

$42.89M

1.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

United Arab Emirates's export portfolio to Russian Federation demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Russian Federation → United Arab Emirates Imports

$6.45B

2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:

Well Diversified

Critical Imports:

39.1% concentration

1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)

$2.52B

39.1% of imports

2Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set

$1.50B

23.3% of imports

$830.43M

12.9% of imports

4Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude

$249.95M

3.9% of imports

5Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803

$215.89M

3.3% of imports

6Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed

$215.66M

3.3% of imports

7Metals: silver, unwrought, (but not powder)

$195.10M

3.0% of imports

8Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set

$100.68M

1.6% of imports

9Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated

$74.35M

1.2% of imports

10Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented

$57.72M

0.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

United Arab Emirates's import pattern from Russian Federation reveals strategic sourcingin metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

United Arab Emirates demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to Russian Federation, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories

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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced

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Growth Potential

The $10.94B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: United Arab Emirates-Russian Federation Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

Total Trade Volume: $10.94 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
Trade Balance: United Arab Emirates maintains a deficit of $1.96 billion
Export Focus: United Arab Emirates's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display, 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
Import Dependencies: Key imports from Russian Federation include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set, 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

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh

Export DiversificationDiversified

Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $10.94B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with United Arab Emirates leveraging its comparative advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

Comparative Advantage

United Arab Emirates's specialization in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements Russian Federation's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $10.94B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric

Seasonal VariationsModerate

Product ConcentrationLow

Market DependencyModerate

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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $10.94B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $10.94 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High

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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified

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Trade Balance Effects

United Arab Emirates's trade deficit of $1.96 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors

Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display present expansion opportunities.

Market Diversification

Beyond current focus on metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring

Market Competition

Global competition in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between United Arab Emirates and Russian Federation represents a total trade volume of $10.94 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for United Arab Emirates, with imports exceeding exportsby $1.96 billion.

Export Strengths

United Arab Emirates's exports to Russian Federation total $4.49 billion, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $1.97B or43.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Russian Federation amount to $6.45 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), with Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) comprising39.1% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates United Arab Emirates's strategic sourcing from Russian Federation. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023