emirates7 - Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, reported that GCC markets were the leading destinations for its members’ exports and re-exports in the first half of 2025.

GCC countries accounted for 48.6% of total exports and re-exports, with a combined value of AED83.6 billion, highlighting their strategic significance for the chamber’s business community.

Following the GCC, the Middle East (excluding GCC) ranked second, representing 29% of exports and re-exports worth AED49.9 billion. African markets took third place with a 9.7% share, totaling AED16.7 billion. The Asia-Pacific region was fourth, contributing 8.5% with AED14.6 billion, while Europe came fifth with a 3% share, valued at AED5.2 billion.

North America ranked sixth, accounting for 0.7% of exports and re-exports, roughly AED1.2 billion, and Latin America came seventh with a 0.4% share, totaling AED680 million.

Overall, Dubai Chamber members’ global exports and re-exports reached AED171.9 billion in H1 2025, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.