Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever performance in 2025, with total trade reaching approximately AED491 billion, marking DIEZ's fifth consecutive year of growth, with indicators reflecting a real expansion in goods movement and trade flows.
According to Emirates News Agency, the value of DIEZ's total trade grew by 46% in 2025 from the previous year, while its total trade value has quadrupled since 2020. Imports continued to serve as the primary driver of growth for the third consecutive year.
DIEZ further reinforced its contribution to Dubai's non-oil trade, with its share rising to 16% in 2025, at a time when Dubai's external trade surpassed the AED3 trillion mark.
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, praised the record performance achieved by DIEZ, emphasising that this accomplishment underscores the dynamism of the economic and trade environment that Dubai has built over the years under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Total trade volume rose by 50% to reach 667,800 tons in 2025, indicating that growth was supported by a tangible increase in commercial activity and cargo movement, rather than price effects alone.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DIEZ, highlighted DIEZ's non-oil trade results for 2025 as a testament to the resilience of their economic model and its capacity to deliver sustainable growth built on value-added activities, logistical integration, and technological advancement.
Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ, stated that the 2025 results confirm DIEZ's growth reflects genuine expansion in trade flows and cargo movement, rather than temporary price-driven factors. The rise in trade volume, alongside the expansion of high-value technology sectors, reflects the success of their strategy in diversifying partners, boosting re-exports, and developing supply chains.
The machinery, electrical equipment, and electronics sector led DIEZ's trade activity, accounting for over 70% of total trade and recording 42% growth. The precious stones, precious metals, and pearls sector followed with a 71% increase, contributing approximately 26% of DIEZ's total trade. Together, these two groups represented approximately 96% of DIEZ's total trade.
China maintained its position as DIEZ's largest trading partner, accounting for 28.7% of total trade, while Saudi Arabia ranked second with 9.6% growth, followed by India at 8%. These results underscore DIEZ's ability to effectively manage its trade balance in an evolving global environment, further solidifying its position as a key pillar of Dubai's non-oil trade ecosystem.