Dubai Chamber of Commerce reported a record AED356.5 billion in members’ exports and re-exports in 2025, the highest annual figure in its history and a 15.1% increase from AED309.6 billion in 2024. It is the second consecutive year in which the total surpassed AED300 billion, underscoring the continued expansion of Dubai’s trade activity.

The chamber, one of three operating under Dubai Chambers, said the growth reflects the ability of Dubai-based companies to adjust to changing global trade conditions while widening their reach into international markets.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, described the results as evidence of international confidence in Dubai’s economic framework and business environment. He linked the performance to the emirate’s long-term strategy under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Membership also rose sharply. A total of 71,830 new companies joined the chamber in 2025, bringing active membership to 292,486, up 13.2% from the previous year. During the same period, the chamber issued 852,184 certificates of origin, a 7.7% increase, and handled 5,960 ATA Carnets valued at AED5.6 billion, reflecting growth in both volume and value.

The chamber supported 130 local companies in expanding into overseas markets, a 14% increase from 2024. It also reviewed 54 laws and draft laws with Business Groups, achieving a 60% adoption rate for private-sector recommendations, and held 250 meetings with Business Groups and Business Councils.

Five new Business Councils were established to represent investors from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Brazil, Slovakia, and Peru, alongside the launch of the Dubai Delivery Business Group. Mediation activity increased to 201 cases, with a combined value exceeding AED241 million and a settlement rate of about 67%.

Through the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, three new advisory services were introduced, along with training programmes and governance sessions aimed at strengthening family-owned enterprises. In sustainability efforts, the chamber awarded its ESG Label to 50 companies and expanded its long-running sustainability programme under the new “Sustainability 365” identity.

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Alexander Agafiev Macambira

Alexander Agafiev Macambira is former tech contributing writer for Forbes Monaco.