United Arab Emirates — Oil Import Dependency
Detailed breakdown of United Arab Emirates's crude oil import profile: share originating from the Middle East, top supplier countries, exposure to Strait of Hormuz transit risk and total net import volume. Sourced from the U.S. EIA, IEA and JODI Oil World Database.
Key statistics
- Region: Middle East
- Middle East crude oil share: 0%
- Net crude oil imports: 0 thousand barrels/day
- Top supplier: Net exporter (0% of imports)
- Strait of Hormuz exposure: 0% of imports transit Hormuz
- Risk tier: Negligible
What this means for United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of crude oil. While it is not directly exposed to Middle East import disruption, prolonged Hormuz closure affects global benchmark prices, freight rates and refining margins for partners.
See the full route cost projections and the Hormuz reopening probability model to understand the timeline and cost of alternative supply.
Compare with regional peers (Middle East)
| Country | ME share | Net imports | Hormuz exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 95% | 130 kbd | 50% |
| Lebanon | 40% | 90 kbd | 38% |
| Israel | 35% | 240 kbd | 32% |