GCC countries remained the leading global destination for exporters registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the first nine months of 2025, making up nearly half of all member exports and re-exports.
This strong performance reflects the depth of regional trade integration and reinforces the strategic significance of Gulf markets for Dubai’s business community.
According to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, exports and re-exports to GCC markets reached AED 125.3 billion (US$34.1 billion), representing 48.2% of all member trade during the period.
The wider Middle East region, excluding the GCC, ranked second with 29.1% of total exports and re-exports, valued at AED 75.7 billion (US$20.6 billion).
African markets followed with a 10% share, amounting to AED 26.1 billion (US$7.1 billion).
Asia-Pacific markets came next, contributing 8.4% of all member exports and re-exports, with a combined value of AED 21.9 billion (US$5.93 billion).
European markets placed fifth, accounting for 3% of total exports and re-exports, valued at AED 7.8 billion (US$2.11 billion).
North America ranked sixth with 0.7% and AED 1.8 billion (US$488 million), while Latin American markets followed with a 0.4% share totalling just over AED 1 billion (US$272.3 million).
Overall, exports and re-exports by Dubai Chamber of Commerce members reached approximately AED 260 billion (US$70.8 billion) in the first nine months of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 16%.
