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The UAE's non-oil foreign trade hit a record Dh3 trillion ($816.7 billion) last year − up 14.6 per cent year-on-year − as the country continues to diversify its economy and The UAE achieved a major milestone as it hit an all-time high of Dh1.395 trillion in non-oil foreign trade. The announcement came from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Gold exports were up 40.7% to reach AED 218.3 billion ($59 billion), contributing 17.6% to the UAE’s non-oil trade, compared top 14.3% for the same period last RIYADH: Affirming its economic diversification journey, the UAE achieved an all-time high of 1.13 trillion dirhams ($337.6 billion) in non-oil foreign trade during the first The UAE’s non-oil imports approached Dh800 billion in the first half of 2025, growing by 11.3 percent compared to the same period in 2025 and increasing by 34.6 percent In 2025, the UAE’s non-oil trade in goods reached an all-time high of $710 billion, a 12.6% increase on 2025 – and 34.7% more than 2025. This is in spite of a 5% Following its recent inclusion in the BRICS coalition, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a remarkable milestone in the first half of 2025 by reaching a non-oil trade volume of

UAE Hits Record $340 Billion in Non-Oil Trade After Joining BRICS

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing significant economic growth and diversification, especially following its inclusion in the BRICS economic coalition. The UAE has achieved a remarkable milestone in the first half of 2025 by reaching a non-oil trade volume of 1.13 trillion dirhams ($337.6 billion), affirming its economic diversification journey.

Record-Breaking Non-Oil Trade Figures

The UAE's non-oil foreign trade has been soaring. In fact, The UAE achieved a major milestone as it hit an all-time high of Dh1.395 trillion in non-oil foreign trade. The announcement came from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. The country's relentless focus on economic diversification is clearly paying off.

The UAE's non-oil foreign trade hit a record Dh3 trillion ($816.7 billion) last year – up 14.6 per cent year-on-year – as the country continues to diversify its economy. Further demonstrating this growth, in 2025, the UAE’s non-oil trade in goods reached an all-time high of $710 billion, a 12.6% increase on 2025 – and 34.7% more than 2025. This is in spite of a 5% decrease in the second half of the year.

Imports and Exports Contribute to Growth

Both imports and exports have played a crucial role. The UAE’s non-oil imports approached Dh800 billion in the first half of 2025, growing by 11.3 percent compared to the same period in 2025 and increasing by 34.6 percent overall.

Gold Exports Surge

Specific sectors are also showing impressive gains. Gold exports were up 40.7% to reach AED 218.3 billion ($59 billion), contributing 17.6% to the UAE’s non-oil trade, compared top 14.3% for the same period last year.

BRICS Membership and Future Growth

Following its recent inclusion in the BRICS coalition, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has cemented its position as a key player in global trade. This partnership is expected to further boost its non-oil trade and drive economic diversification in the years to come. The UAE’s record-breaking non-oil trade figures signal a strong and resilient economy, poised for continued growth within the BRICS framework.

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