Valerio Soldani, Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE and Director of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Office in Dubai, highlighted that economic and trade ties between Italy and the UAE are in a highly positive phase, reflected in record growth in trade exchanges and Italian exports to the country.
He revealed that non-oil trade between the UAE and Italy reached around €6 billion in the first half of 2025.
Italian exports to the UAE grew by 19% in the first six months compared to the same period last year, reaching €4.5 billion. Exports are expected to surpass €9 billion by year-end, setting a new record after €7.8 billion in 2024.
The industrial technology sector has performed exceptionally well, achieving growth of over 23% this year. It has emerged as a key pillar of Italian exports to the UAE, alongside jewellery and other sectors. Industrial technology alone now represents 26% of total exports, surpassing other categories such as furniture in growth.
Italy’s participation in WETEX reflects this trend, with leading Italian companies in renewable energy, water treatment, waste management, and other sustainability-focused fields showcasing innovative solutions at the exhibition.
Italian exports in the renewable energy sector alone exceeded €250 million last year, with an annual growth rate of over 30%.
More than 600 Italian companies currently operate directly in the UAE, with the number steadily rising.
These companies not only focus on the UAE market but also view the country as a strategic gateway to the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Middle East and North Africa, and even Asian and Southeast Asian markets, leveraging the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with multiple global economies.
