• The Middle East region (excluding GCC markets) accounted for 29% of total exports, with a value of AED 49.9 billion.

• Africa ranked third, capturing 9.7% of total exports with a value of around AED 16.7 billion.

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that GCC markets topped the list of global destinations for its members’ exports and re-exports during the first half of 2025. The region accounted for 48.6% of total member exports and re-exports, with a combined value of AED 83.6 billion. This strong performance reflects the strategic importance of markets in the Gulf among the chamber’s business community.

The Middle East region (excluding GCC countries) ranked second, accounting for 29% of total exports and re-exports with a combined value of AED 49.9 billion. African markets claimed third place with a 9.7% share and a total value of AED 16.7 billion.

The Asia-Pacific region followed in fourth place, contributing 8.5% of total member exports and re-exports with a combined value of AED 14.6 billion. European markets ranked fifth, with a 3% share and total value of AED 5.2 billion.

North America came sixth on the list, accounting for 0.7% of total exports and re-exports with a value of approximately AED 1.2 billion. Latin American markets ranked seventh, with a 0.4% share and a combined value of AED 680 million.

Notably, the total value of Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ global exports and re-exports reached AED 171.9 billion during H1 2025, reflecting year-over-year growth of 18%.