GCC markets dominate Dubai Chamber exports in first 6 months

(WAM)
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  • The total value of Dubai Chamber members’ exports and re-exports in the first half of 2025 rose 18%

DUBAI: Gulf Cooperation Council markets were the top destination for Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports and re-exports in the first half of the year, accounting for nearly half of all shipments, according to the trade body.

The region accounted for 48.6 percent of exports and re-exports, worth a combined $22.7 billion, highlighting its strategic significance for Dubai-based businesses, Emirates news agency WAM reported.

Non-GCC countries in the Middle East accounted for 29 percent ($13.5 billion), African markets 9.7 percent ($4.55 billion) and the Asia-Pacific region for 8.5 percent ($3.9 billion).

European markets accounted for 3 percent of exports and re-exports ($1.4 billion) followed by North America with 0.7 percent ($327 million) and Latin America with 0.4 percent ($185 million).

The total value of Dubai Chamber members’ exports and re-exports in the first half of 2025 rose 18 percent year on year to $46.8 billion, the report said.