Dubai Chamber member exports exceed AED 147 billion in January-August 2021

Value of Dubai Chamber member exports and re-exports reached AED 21.4 billion in August 2021, marking a year-over-year increase of 43.9%.

More than 58,000 certificates of origin were issued by Dubai Chamber in August 2021, up from over 48,000 in the previous month.

Buamim: New figures demonstrate the strength and resilience of Dubais trade sector, which is seeing increased momentum as Expo 2020 Dubai approaches.

Dubai, UAE: The value of exports and re-exports of Dubai Chamber members rised by 21.8% year-over-year to reach AED 147.3 billion in the January-August 2021 period, supported by a rebound in trade activity in Dubai.

The Chamber noted that the exports and re-exports of its members recorded year-over-year growth of 43.9%, reaching AED 21.4 billion dirhams in August 2021. A total of 58,154 certificates of origin were issued by Dubai Chamber in August 2021, up from 48,129 certificates in July 2021.

The GCC as a region was the top export market for Dubai Chamber members between January and August 2021. Chamber members' exports and re-exports to the GCC countries during the January-August 2021 period recorded growth of 16.4% year-over-year to AED 79.6 billion in the first eight months of 2021.

GCC markets accounted for 53% of the total exports and re-exports of members during the month. Saudi Arabia ranked first, claiming 42% of the member export value. Members' exports and re-exports to GCC countries reached AED 11.4 billion in August 2021, jumping 37% compared to the previous month.

Egypt was the largest export market outside of the GCC as member exports to the country reaching AED 1.9 billion in August 2021. Chamber members' exports and re-exports to the top 10 non-GCC markets recorded a growth rate of over 31% during the first eight months of 2021.

HE Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber, said the figures shows the strength and resilience of Dubais trade sector, which is seeing increased momentum as Expo 2020 Dubai approaches. He noted that Dubai Chamber is working closely with its partners in the public and private sector to support the five-year plan announced by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to boost Dubais foreign trade from AED 1.4 trillion to AED 2 trillion.

He noted that Dubai Chambers representative offices around the world are play a highly significant role in identifying export opportunities for Dubai Chamber members and the wider business community in Dubai, which promote economic competitiveness and drive sustainable growth, adding that Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to be a catalyst for boosting trade activities and fostering cross-border economic cooperation.