Key Highlights

• Total India exports to the UAE for the top five products amounted to $352.56 million during 2024-2025.

• HS Codes of top 5 India exports to UAE are 0306, 0901, 0201,2101 and 2402.

• Live animals & animal products top the Dubai imports from India list with $157.47 million worth of exports during 2024-2025.

• Allanasons Private Limited from India is the top exporter for the UAE.

• Golden Star Tobacco Trading FZ LLC, a UAE-based organization, is the top importer of Indian products.

The India-UAE trade is more than just the exchange of goods; it includes cultural exchanges and personal connections, ranging from spices to software products. Economic goals, tech advancements, and modern demands have been strengthening this bridge for the past few years.

Trade Dynamics: Exports To Dubai From India

India's exports to the UAE have been growing significantly for the past few years. The major factors driving exports to Dubai from India include the diversified demand of consumers, the fine quality of products, competitive pricing, favorable government policies, and strategic alliances between both nations. Dubai imports a large variety of goods from India to meet the demand of local consumers and for re-export purposes. The Free Trade Agreement has been boosting exports to Dubai from India trade since 2022. The trade curve is expected to grow further. There has been a YOY increase of 2.5% in the top five exports from 2023-24 to 2024-25.

Top 5 Products India Exports To The UAE

 

1. Fish & Crustaceans, Molluscs & Other Aquatic Invertebrates

India has a vast seafood trade market. The exports are driven by its large coastal area and its growing aquaculture industry. India exports seafood to the UAE to meet the high demand of the UAE’s population and leverage its trading hub. India's exports to the UAE of fish & crustaceans, molluscs & other aquatic invertebrates amounted to $157.47 million during 2024-2025.

2. Coffee, Tea, Mate, And Spices

India’s coffee, tea, mate, and spices have high demand in the Middle East, especially in the UAE. They are used to prepare the traditional Arabic coffee known as Qahwa. Smart Square Goods Wholesalers LLC is the top importer of beverages and spices from India. It contributes 7.21% to the total imports of beverages and spices from India to the UAE.

3. Meat & Edible Meat Offal Products

India exports live animals and animal products, majorly frozen buffalo, to the UAE to meet their high demand for high-quality and halal-certified meat and animal products. The exports are driven by India’s rich resources and access to the halal supply chain. Live animals and animal products topped the exports chart during 2024-2025 with exports worth $48.91 million.

4. Prepared Foodstuff

India is among the major global food exporters. The food exports are driven by large-scale production of prepared food, spices, and ready-to-cook food products. India exports prepared foodstuffs to the UAE to meet the specific demand for Indian food among UAE consumers, especiallyfrom the Indians living in Dubai. Sonico Impex FZC is the major importer of prepared Indian foodstuff in the UAE.

5. Tobacco & Tobacco Products

India is among the largest tobacco and tobacco product exporters across the globe. The demand for tobacco in the UAE is driven majorly by the immigrants and the trade hub process. Golden Cryo Private Limited is the major exporter of tobacco and tobacco products to the UAE. It contributed 36.91% to the total tobacco exports from India to the UAE during 2024-2025.
 

Top 5 Companies That Engage In Dubai Imports From India

 

The export data table above is a breakup value of the top five companies that export to Dubai from India. It showcases the growing value of India's exports to the UAE. Allanasons Private Limited, the major food processing company, exports 7.03% of the top five exports. Fair Exports India Private Limited, the Indian meat exporter, ranks second by contributing 5.80%. Highland Agro Foods Private Limited and Golden Cryo Private Limited contribute 4.45% and 4.26% to the top five export list. They export seafood, rice, and tobacco to Dubai, respectively. Allana Consumer Products Private Limited, India’s leading FMCG, contributes 3.92% of India’s exports to the UAE.

Top 5 Companies That Engage In Dubai Imports From India 

 

The UAE imports goods from India for supplementing domestic demand and for trading purposes. The importers' shipment percentage depicts the strong demand for Indian goods in the UAE. Golden Star Tobacco Trading FZ LLC leads the list with a 4.26% contribution to the top five imports. As the name describes, it's a UAE-based company that trades in tobacco and tobacco products. It is followed by Alliance Foods Co. LLC, which contributes 3.45% to the import value. Al Tayeb Meat Sole Proprietorship LLC and The Deep Seafood Co LLC contribute 3.30% and 3.01% to the imports, and they trade in meat and seafood, respectively. Al Tayeb International General Trading LLC deals in food products like poultry, meat, and seafood import and distribution. It contributed 2.65% to the top five imports during 2024-2025.

What Are The Trade Agreements Between India And Dubai?

India and UAE have multiple agreements that boost the trade relation between both the nations. These agreements aim towards economic growth, development, resilience and non-dependence on single import-export resource. Here are the existing trade agreements between India and UAE.

- India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
The CEPA agreement was established in May 2022. It boosts the bilateral trade through wider market accessibility, reduced tariffs, streamlined customs, promotion of investments, digital trade and ease of access for service exchange.

- Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
Bilateral Investment Treaty was signed in August 2024. It works as a security shield for investors of both the nations. It protects the investors dealing in cross border investments, from India and UAE. It promoted UAE investments in India.

- Local Currency Settlement (LCS) System
The Local Currency Settlement aims towards economic growth and development. It is an agreement among the central banks, it eases use of Indian Rupee (INR) and UAE Dirham (AED) in trade. It aims towards reducing dependency on third party currency.

- Payment System Integration
India’s UPI is being linked with the UAE’s instant payment platform, AANI, while RuPay and JAYWAN cards are being connected. This initiative aims at making trade payments faster, smoother, cost effective and easy to track.

- India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is a multi country initiative including India and UAE. It aims at stablising trade by strengthening regional and international infrastructure to stablise logistic and transport among the member nations.

- “Bharat Mart” in Dubai
Bharat Mart is an initiative to establish India’s trade and logistics hub at Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai. It aims to market India’s products in UAE and other middle east nations.

 

How To Export From India To Dubai?

Exporting from India to Dubai is a money making business if executed well. Here is a step by step guide to exports to Dubai from India.

1. Obtain an IEC (Import Export Code) by registering with the Directorate General Foriegn Trade (DGFT)and other business certificates like incorporation and GST. IEC is mandatory for international trade business.

2. Research about the demand of your product and understand the high in demand products in UAE through the HSN codes. Check the volumes of export for the product by tracking the export data through the Ex-Im application.

3. Track buyers, monitor their import trends and reach out through verified details that can be obtained through the Ex-Im application.

4. Understand packaging, labeling, compliance, customs and incoterms. Arrange the required documents, invoices and specified certifications.

5. Choose shipping/logistics providers and a broker for custom clearance and smooth delivery.

6. Maintain trade relations by offering quality goods at competitive prices and promised timelines. Track import-export data to increase export among existing buyers new buyers through the Ex-Im app.

In A Nutshell

The import-export data of top five product, showcases the growing curve of India exports to the UAE. The trade has not just been stabilising it has been growing in quantity and demand variation. For existing traders looking for new export destinations, Dubai is the perfect market with increasing demand, attractive audience and reliable options.As per trade export data UAE will remain among the major export destination for India. 

Business owners can leverage the trade agreements between both the nations by understanding the trade trends through government sites.Tracking UAE based buyers trade movements than reaching out to verified buyers through the Ex-Im application and exporting to stable buyers. Stable business can be maintained by offering quality goods and maintaining a stable supply chain that provides timely delivery of goods.
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Does UAE have a trade surplus with the India?
Yes, As per the trade data India exports to the UAE amounted to $37.103 billion while India imports from UAE amounted to $55.735 billion.

2. Is there an increase in India exports to UAE?
Yes, India exports to the UAE has witnessed a YOY increase of 12.36% growth in 2024 over 2023.

3. Is Pork import banned India?
No, Pork is not banned. Pork is imported in UAE and it is available in stores and restaurants that serve non-muslim consumers.

4. Does India import from UAE?
Yes, India imports from UAE, the imports amounted to $55.735B during 2024 recording a YOY growth of 48.47% over 2023.

5. Can I start exporting to UAE from India?
Yes, you can start exporting to UAE from India. Start by obtaining IEC and other business certificates, research product through Ex-Im, ensure compliance and arrange shipping documents, collaborate with freight forwarders than reach out to verified buyers through Ex-Im and export.

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