Time to import (days) in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Time to import (days) was 7 DB06-15 methodology in 2014. ▼ Falling

Latest (2014)
7 DB06-15 methodology
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
170th
of 184 countries
All-time high
9 DB06-15 methodology
in 2005
All-time low
7 DB06-15 methodology
in 2010
Years of data
10
2005–2014

Time to import (days) in United Arab Emirates, 2005–2014

02468102005200920142005: 9 DB06-15 methodology2006: 9 DB06-15 methodology2007: 9 DB06-15 methodology2008: 9 DB06-15 methodology2009: 9 DB06-15 methodology2010: 7 DB06-15 methodology2011: 7 DB06-15 methodology2012: 7 DB06-15 methodology2013: 7 DB06-15 methodology2014: 7 DB06-15 methodology

Source: World Bank. Measured in DB06-15 methodology.

Analysis

The most recent figure for time to import (days) in United Arab Emirates is 7 DB06-15 methodology, measured in 2014. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, time to import (days) in United Arab Emirates peaked at 9 DB06-15 methodology in 2005 and was at its lowest, 7 DB06-15 methodology, in 2010.

United Arab Emirates ranks 170th of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Time to import (days) in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Time to import (days) (DB06-15 methodology) in United Arab Emirates, 2005 to 2014.
Year DB06-15 methodology Change
2005 9 DB06-15 methodology —
2006 9 DB06-15 methodology +0.0%
2007 9 DB06-15 methodology +0.0%
2008 9 DB06-15 methodology +0.0%
2009 9 DB06-15 methodology +0.0%
2010 7 DB06-15 methodology -22.2%
2011 7 DB06-15 methodology +0.0%
2012 7 DB06-15 methodology +0.0%
2013 7 DB06-15 methodology +0.0%
2014 7 DB06-15 methodology +0.0%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 7 DB06-15 methodology is below the median for high income countries, which is 11 DB06-15 methodology, 64% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 7 DB06-15 methodology is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.4 DB06-15 methodology, 38% of the median. (21 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9 DB06-15 methodology 9 DB06-15 methodology 9 DB06-15 methodology 5
2010s 7 DB06-15 methodology 7 DB06-15 methodology 7 DB06-15 methodology 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 170 Finland 7 DB06-15 methodology compare
  2. 170 Germany 7 DB06-15 methodology compare
  3. 170 South Korea 7 DB06-15 methodology compare
  4. 170 Luxembourg 7 DB06-15 methodology compare
  5. 170 Norway 7 DB06-15 methodology compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is time to import (days) in United Arab Emirates?
Time to import (days) in United Arab Emirates was 7 DB06-15 methodology in 2014, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest time to import (days) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 9 DB06-15 methodology in 2005.
What is the lowest time to import (days) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 7 DB06-15 methodology in 2010.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for time to import (days)?
United Arab Emirates ranks 170th out of 184 countries with data for 2014.
Is time to import (days) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Time to import (days) (DB06-15 methodology). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Time to import (days) (DB06-15 methodology)
Unit
DB06-15 methodology
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
184 places, 1,819 data points, 2005–2014
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The time to import records the time associated with importing a standardized cargo of goods by sea transport through 4 predefined stages: document preparation; customs clearance and inspections; inland transport and handling; and port and terminal handling. It is calulcated in calendar days. The time calculation for each of the 4 predefined stages starts from the moment the stage is initiated and runs until it is completed. Fast-track procedures applying only to certain accredited firms under authorized economic operator programs are not taken into account because they are not available to all trading companies. Sea transport time is not included. It is assumed that neither the exporter nor the importer wastes time and that each commits to completing the process without delay. It is assumed that document preparation, inland transport and handling, customs clearance and inspections, and port and terminal handling require a minimum time of 1 day each and cannot take place simultaneously. The component indicator is computed based on the methodology in the DB06-15 studies.