DIEZ Reaches Record AED491 Billion in Trade in 2025

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded total trade of approximately AED491 billion in 2025, its highest level on record and a 46% increase from 2024. The authority said its trade value has quadrupled since 2020. 

DIEZ’s share of Dubai’s non-oil trade also rose to 16% in 2025, as the emirate’s total external trade exceeded AED3 trillion. Imports remained the main driver of growth for the third consecutive year.

“DIEZ’s non-oil trade results for 2025 are a testament to the resilience of our economic model and its capacity to deliver sustainable growth built on value-added activities, logistical integration, and technological advancement,” H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DIEZ, said.

Meanwhile, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, lauded this performance, saying the results reflected continued confidence from businesses, investors, and trading partners in Dubai’s economic environment and infrastructure. 

“The exceptional growth is yet another example of Dubai’s ability to stay ahead of global shifts and turn them into new opportunities for growth. We congratulate the DIEZ team led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum on this achievement, which contributes to the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and reinforces Dubai’s role as a city that connects markets, opportunities and investment from around the world,” Sheikh Hamdan said.

“These results further show the continued trust that businesses, investors and trading partners place in Dubai’s economic foundations, world-class infrastructure and institutions. They also highlight the important role that Dubai’s economic zones play in enabling both regional and international trade and generating long-term economic value,” he added.

In 2025, trade volume increased 50% year-on-year to 667,800 tons, indicating growth in cargo movement and goods traded.

The machinery, electrical equipment and electronics sector accounted for more than 70% of DIEZ’s total trade and grew 42% during the year. Trade in precious stones, precious metals and pearls increased 71% and represented about 26% of total trade. Together, the two sectors made up roughly 96% of DIEZ’s total trade activity.

China remained DIEZ’s largest trading partner, accounting for 28.7% of total trade, while Saudi Arabia ranked second with 9.8% growth, followed by India at 8%.