Post by : Badri Ariffin

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has disclosed a significant increase in member exports and re-exports for the first three quarters of 2025. The GCC has established itself as the premier market for outbound trade from Dubai, emphasizing the critical role Gulf economies play for local businesses.

According to the latest data, GCC nations comprised 48.2% of total exports and re-exports from its members, amounting to AED 125.3 billion. This robust demand from Gulf partners has solidified the region's leading position in Dubai’s trade landscape during this period.

The broader Middle East, excluding the GCC, took the second spot, contributing 29.1% of total trade, equivalent to AED 75.7 billion. Markets in Africa followed, making up 10% with AED 26.1 billion, which indicates sustained trade partnerships with the continent.

The Asia-Pacific region ranked fourth, representing 8.4% of member exports valued at AED 21.9 billion, while European countries accounted for 3% or AED 7.8 billion. North America’s share stood at 0.7%, amounting to around AED 1.8 billion, and Latin America contributed 0.4%, totaling just over AED 1 billion.

In total, from January to September 2025, the exports and re-exports of Dubai Chamber members reached around AED 260 billion, demonstrating a year-on-year growth of 16%. This upward trend illustrates Dubai's expanding global trade influence and highlights the chamber's pivotal support for the emirate's business sector.

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