GCC markets drove the bulk of export and re-export activity for Dubai Chamber of Commerce members in the first nine months of 2025, underscoring the region’s continued strength as a priority destination for Dubai’s business community.
The chamber reported that GCC countries accounted for 48.2 percent of total member exports and re-exports, reaching AED 125.3 billion in value. The result reflects the deep trade ties and sustained demand across Gulf markets.
The Middle East region excluding the GCC ranked second with AED 75.7 billion, representing 29.1 percent of the total. African markets followed in third place with a 10 percent share valued at AED 26.1 billion.
Asia Pacific secured the fourth position with AED 21.9 billion, contributing 8.4 percent of overall exports and re-exports. European markets placed fifth at 3 percent with AED 7.8 billion.
North America ranked sixth with AED 1.8 billion, accounting for 0.7 percent of the total, while Latin American markets came seventh with slightly more than AED 1 billion and a 0.4 percent share.
Total exports and re-exports by Dubai Chamber of Commerce members reached approximately AED 260 billion during the period, marking a 16 percent increase compared to the previous year and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a competitive global trade hub.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
