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# What does India import from United Arab Emirates?

Short answer

Pearls, precious stones and metals lead India's imports from United Arab Emirates, at 47 percent of the 2024 total.

Next come mineral fuels and oils, at 41 percent, and aircraft and parts, at 4 percent. India's imports from United Arab Emirates were USD 55.7 billion in 2024. Ask our desk about the road leg to the Indian port or airport and the documents for this trade.

Period: 2024. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Pearls, precious stones and metals**: 47%

**Mineral fuels and oils**: 41%

**Aircraft and parts**: 4%

**Total, 2024**: USD 55.7 billion

**Currency**: AED

**Capital**: Abu Dhabi

## Sources

1. [UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024](https://comtradeplus.un.org/)

Period: 2024. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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