GCC markets remained the most important global destination for exporters registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first nine months of 2025, accounting for almost half of all member exports and re-exports.
The performance underscores the depth of regional trade integration and the strategic weight of Gulf markets for Dubai’s business community.
According to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, exports and re-exports to GCC countries reached AED125.3bn ($34.1bn), representing 48.2 per cent of total member activity during the period.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce GCC markets
The Middle East region (excluding GCC countries) ranked second, accounting for 29.1 per cent of total exports and re-exports and generating AED75.7bn ($20.6bn).
African markets followed with a 10 per cent share and a total value of AED26.1bn ($7.1bn).
Asia-Pacific markets ranked fourth, contributing 8.4 per cent of total member exports and re-exports with a combined value of AED21.9bn ($5.93bn).
European markets placed fifth, accounting for 3 per cent of exports and re-exports valued at AED7.8bn ($2.11bn).
North America ranked sixth with 0.7 per cent and AED1.8bn ($488.0m), while Latin American markets came seventh with a 0.4 per cent share and a combined value exceeding AED1bn ($272.3m).
Overall, total exports and re-exports by Dubai Chamber of Commerce members reached approximately AED260bn ($70.8bn) in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting year-over-year growth of 16 per cent.
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