UAE Non-Oil Trade Hits AED 1.7 Trillion in Record-Breaking First Half of 2025
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum revealed that the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade surged to AED 1.7 trillion in the first half of 2025. The announcement came via his official account and was later shared by the Dubai Media Office.
This marks a 24% year-on-year growth, significantly higher than the global trade average of just 1.75% during the same period. The UAE’s performance highlights its rising influence in international trade and economic diversification.
Fast Facts
- Trade Value: UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reached AED 1.7 trillion in H1 2025.
- Growth Rate: Trade rose by 24% year-on-year, far outpacing the global average of 1.75%.
- Top Partners: Significant trade growth with Switzerland (120%), India (33%), Turkey (41%), US (29%), and China (15%).
- Leadership: HH Sheikh Mohammed credited President Mohamed bin Zayed for leading UAE’s economic transformation.
- Future Outlook: Continued growth expected in trade, tech, logistics, and green sectors in H2 2025.
Global Partnerships See Major Gains
According to Sheikh Mohammed, the UAE’s non-oil trade with several major nations saw record growth:
- Switzerland: Up by 120%
- India: Up by 33%
- Turkey: Up by 41%
- United States: Up by 29%
- China: Up by 15%
These figures reflect the country’s expanding network of global partnerships and its strategic shift toward a post-oil economy.
Today, I reviewed the data for the first half of this year regarding the UAE's non-oil foreign trade. It achieved significant growth of 24% compared to the first half of the previous year, while the average growth of global trade was only about 1.75%.
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 30, 2025
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Double in Five Years, With More to Come
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized that the UAE has doubled its non-oil foreign trade volume compared to just five years ago. “The numbers speak of our economic relations with the world,” he wrote. “The numbers say that the future will be more beautiful and greater, God willing.”
He also credited President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for leading the country through this period of rapid economic development and growth.
The Ministry of Economy has noted similar momentum in trade policy, citing reforms and global outreach efforts as core contributors. For more on UAE’s economic strategy, visit the Ministry of Economy.
Data also aligns with recent updates from WAM, showing consistent expansion in non-oil exports and re-exports across major logistics hubs like Jebel Ali Port and Dubai International Airport.
As the UAE looks toward the second half of 2025, trade analysts anticipate continued growth, especially in sectors like technology, precious metals, logistics, and green energy partnerships.
