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Many people and businesses consider account shipping times, tracking, and customs clearance when sending shipments. Shipping internationally is not very costly, as there are many affordable options. Shipixy connects you with reliable couriers like DHL, UPS, FedEx, and USPS at lower rates.

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Table of Contents
  1. Sending Packages to the UAE from the US
  2. Ship with USPS
  3. Ship with UPS
  4. Ship with FedEx
  5. Ship with DHL
  6. Why Is Delay Common at Customs When Shipping to the UAE?
  7. What Is the Fastest Way to Ship to the UAE?
  8. Shipping Restrictions and Customs to the UAE

Sending Packages to the UAE from the US

Sending packages from the US to the UAE is easier than you think. We choose reliable couriers, quickly compare rates, and send packages for you. Each courier has their benefits,  some carriers are faster, and some are more cost-effective. We will detail each of the best courier options and help you decide the best for you.

Ship with USPS

USPS is the best option for sending small packages to the UAE. Use this service for non-urgent packages. USPS is easy and simple to use. Priority Mail takes about 6–10 days, while Express is faster at 3–5 days. You can track your shipment from the time it leaves until it reaches its destination.

Ship with UPS 

UPS is known for its speed and reliability. It offers a direct flight to the UAE and provides fewer opportunities for delays to occur. It also provides good customs clearance services. This reduces possible hold-ups at any border.

UPS services like Worldwide Expedited and Worldwide Saver deliver within 2–5 business days. UPS has restrictions on some items, such as liquids, flammable gases, batteries, food, and perishable items. Always check the items restricted by the UAE customs authority to avoid package return. 

Ship with FedEx 

FedEx provides an efficient shipping service. Because FedEx is known for its reliable and fast service, this can be helpful when working with fragile or priority packages. FedEx also provides tracking. 

Select International Priority for fast delivery of 1-3 business days or International Economy for 5-7 days. FedEx includes insurance up to $100 and provides options to increase it if desired. It is a safe option for shipping valuable items.

Ship with DHL 

DHL provides speed, reliability, and great customs support. They offer several services based on time and cost. DHL eCommerce is slower but cheaper. DHL Express Worldwide gets your package in 1-3 days.

DHL also handles customs documentation and clearance very well. It is a great option if you need to send personal packages or products for business purposes.

Why Is Delay Common at Customs When Shipping to the UAE?

To avoid delays, ensure you fill out everything and tell the value of the package accurately. Delays can occur at UAE customs for many reasons. 

  • The most common reason is incomplete or missing documents. If your customs form doesn't show the item inside, cost, or destination, it may stop the clearance process. 
  • If you are trying to send something that is prohibited, there will be delays, or the shipment may be returned.
  • Sometimes, customs agents need further information to confirm the products of your shipment. 
  • Customs may ask for proof of purchase or extra documents.

What Is the Fastest Way to Ship to the UAE?

If you need your shipment delivered to the UAE quickly, express air shipping is your best option. Services like UPS Worldwide Saver, FedEx International Priority, and DHL Express Worldwide can deliver shipments to the UAE in 1 to 3 business days. This is great for shipping urgent documents, gifts, or business-related products.

These express services cost more, but they’re best when time matters. They also include full tracking and customs clearance times. 

Shipping Restrictions and Customs to the UAE

Check that you are allowed to ship items to the UAE before you ship. The UAE has specific rules about what is and is not allowed to be shipped. Items like liquids, batteries, flammable materials, food items, and electronics may be restricted. If you send anything that is not permitted, you will either have your item delayed in customs or returned. 

Most shipping companies will provide you with assistance in completing the form. Shipixy helps by providing the complete process guide. This can make the package clear customs quickly and with fewer issues.

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Key facts about the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has a population of about 11.5 million (2025), and its capital is Abu Dhabi.

In 2025, the population grew by 4.7%, and 86% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), and the official language is Arabic.

In the United Arab Emirates, standard time is UTC+04:00, traffic drives on the right and the international calling code is +971.

The United Arab Emirates's gross domestic product (GDP) was $552.3 billion in 2024, or $50,274 per person. It exported $558.4 billion and imported $481.9 billion of goods and services in 2023, so trade equaled 199% of GDP.

The United Arab Emirates at a glance
CapitalAbu Dhabi
Population (2025)11,513,149
Land area (2024)71,020 km² (27,421 sq mi)
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Official languageArabic
Time zone (standard)UTC+04:00
Calling code+971
Internet domain.ae
Drives on theright
GDP (2024)$552.3 billion
GDP per person (2024)$50,274
GDP of the United Arab Emirates, 2016 to 2024
$0$200B$400B$600B201620172018201920202021202220232024

The United Arab Emirates's GDP grew from $381.7 billion in 2016 to $552.3 billion in 2024, while the population went from 8,935,095 to 10,986,400. The largest one-year rise was in 2022, up 21.1%. Divided by population, that is about $42,721 per person in 2016 and $50,274 in 2024.

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GDP and population of the United Arab Emirates by year
YearGDP (current US$)Population
2024$552.3 billion10,986,400
2023$522.6 billion10,483,751
2022$511.4 billion10,074,977
2021$422.4 billion9,575,152
2020$357.2 billion9,401,038
2019$433.9 billion9,445,785
2018$440.6 billion9,346,701
2017$403.4 billion9,223,225
2016$381.7 billion8,935,095

Trade between the United States and the United Arab Emirates

In 2025, the United States exported $31.4 billion of goods to the United Arab Emirates and imported $7.7 billion, a U.S. trade surplus of $23.8 billion.

U.S. exports to the United Arab Emirates rose 16.3% from $27 billion in 2024.

Among the 11 countries in the Middle East that Shipixy ships to, the United Arab Emirates ranks first as a market for U.S. goods, ahead of Türkiye ($20.4 billion).

U.S. goods trade with the United Arab Emirates, 2016 to 2025
$0$20B$40B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

U.S. exports to the United Arab Emirates ranged from $14.7 billion (2020) to $31.4 billion (2025); U.S. imports ranged from $3.1 billion to $7.7 billion. The United States had a goods trade surplus with the United Arab Emirates in 10 of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 44.3% above the 10-year average of $21.8 billion.

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U.S. goods trade with the United Arab Emirates by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$31.44 billion$7.68 billion+$23.76 billion
2024$27.03 billion$7.401 billion+$19.62 billion
2023$24.8 billion$6.62 billion+$18.18 billion
2022$20.84 billion$6.86 billion+$13.98 billion
2021$17.05 billion$6.256 billion+$10.8 billion
2020$14.74 billion$3.114 billion+$11.63 billion
2019$19.97 billion$4.355 billion+$15.62 billion
2018$19.5 billion$5.016 billion+$14.48 billion
2017$20.08 billion$4.243 billion+$15.84 billion
2016$22.38 billion$3.371 billion+$19.01 billion
U.S. goods trade with the United Arab Emirates by month, 2025
$0$2B$4BJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to the United Arab Emirates ranged from $2 billion in February to $3.4 billion in November. U.S. imports from the United Arab Emirates peaked in March at $883.3 million. The busiest quarter for exports was the fourth (October to December), with $9 billion or 28.8% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with the United Arab Emirates by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$2.38 billion$654.4 million
February 2025$1.977 billion$447.5 million
March 2025$2.491 billion$883.3 million
April 2025$2.458 billion$676.7 million
May 2025$2.586 billion$651.3 million
June 2025$2.509 billion$556.6 million
July 2025$2.706 billion$538.8 million
August 2025$2.661 billion$579.9 million
September 2025$2.624 billion$738.5 million
October 2025$3.101 billion$746.6 million
November 2025$3.369 billion$569.1 million
December 2025$2.577 billion$637.7 million

The top three categories, civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts, passenger cars, new and used and computers, made up 36% of U.S. exports to the United Arab Emirates in 2025. The fastest growing of these was finished metal shapes, up 448.8% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to the United Arab Emirates by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$5.416 billion$3.688 billion$2.656 billion+46.9%
Passenger cars, new and used$3.432 billion$4.086 billion$3.819 billion-16%
Computers$2.469 billion$1.559 billion$1.261 billion+58.4%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$2.07 billion$1.443 billion$1.599 billion+43.4%
Finished metal shapes$1.175 billion$214.1 million$191.6 million+448.8%
Gem diamonds$1.1 billion$1.055 billion$1.695 billion+4.2%
Telecommunications equipment$1.034 billion$957.1 million$983.3 million+8%
Tanks, artillery, missiles, rockets, guns and ammunition$986.2 million$553.9 million$333.4 million+78%
Nonmonetary gold$828.5 million$935.8 million$391.5 million-11.5%
Industrial machines, other$794.6 million$745.6 million$670 million+6.6%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Minimum value shipments$728.1 million$667.5 million$613 million+9.1%
Pharmaceutical preparations$687.8 million$846.1 million$448.3 million-18.7%
Nuts$646.4 million$562.1 million$433.7 million+15%
Industrial engines$632 million$763.7 million$479.4 million-17.2%
Electric apparatus$537.5 million$464.4 million$465.3 million+15.7%
Miscellaneous domestic exports and special transactions$530.8 million$449.4 million$404.4 million+18.1%
Jewelry, etc.$527.8 million$604.2 million$830.7 million-12.6%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$426.9 million$438.9 million$371.7 million-2.7%
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$423.7 million$447.7 million$544.8 million-5.4%
Toiletries and cosmetics$405.2 million$425.7 million$439.6 million-4.8%

The United States bought mostly bauxite and aluminum, U.S. goods returned, and reimports and toiletries and cosmetics from the United Arab Emirates in 2025, together 47.2% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, bauxite and aluminum, was worth $1.5 billion, up 31.8% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from the United Arab Emirates by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Bauxite and aluminum$1.512 billion$1.147 billion$1.482 billion+31.8%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$1.341 billion$1.25 billion$1.329 billion+7.3%
Toiletries and cosmetics$769.8 million$656.7 million$309.5 million+17.2%
Crude oil$724.8 million$1.165 billion$531.2 million-37.8%
Jewelry$411.1 million$72.9 million$46.96 million+463.9%
Petroleum products, other$306.1 million$438.9 million$608.6 million-30.3%
Iron and steel products, n.e.c.$264 million$320.2 million$191.2 million-17.5%
Finished metal shapes$238.9 million$432.9 million$267.1 million-44.8%
Industrial machines, other$214.4 million$127.7 million$100.9 million+67.9%
Electric apparatus$149.6 million$115.2 million$56.48 million+29.9%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Industrial supplies, other$111.1 million$101.1 million$76.14 million+10%
Other consumer nondurables$110 million$104.7 million$76.8 million+5%
Shingles, wallboard$101.7 million$80.69 million$52.88 million+26.1%
Iron and steel mill products$96.19 million$162.7 million$109.7 million-40.9%
Drilling & oilfield equipment$81.85 million$25.22 million$70.37 million+224.5%
Fuel oil$79.9 million$76.35 million$142.4 million+4.6%
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$74.11 million$87.47 million$88.82 million-15.3%
Computers$68.15 million$48.86 million$55.8 million+39.5%
Industrial engines$60.4 million$77.32 million$65.51 million-21.9%
Minimum value shipments$50.29 million$48.9 million$42.96 million+2.8%

Countries near the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates shares land or sea borders with three countries: Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

By population, the United Arab Emirates is the 7th largest of the 11 countries in the Middle East on our list, between Jordan (11.5 million) and Israel (10.1 million).

Among its neighbors, Saudi Arabia received the most U.S. goods in 2025 ($14.1 billion) and Oman the least ($2.2 billion), against $31.4 billion for the United Arab Emirates.