UAE-G20 non-oil trade hits $231B in first half

The UAE’s non-oil trade with G20 economies surged to $231 billion in the first half of 2025 —up 19.2 per cent year-on-year — underscoring the nation’s expanding role as a global trade hub.

- Issac John

The milestone came amid record-high total non-oil foreign trade of Dh1.7 trillion during the period, a 24 per cent jump on a year earlier, with non-oil exports alone soaring to nearly Dh370 billion, roughly triple their value five years ago.

At the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Ggeberha, South Africa, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, reaffirmed that open, rules-based trade remains vital for long-term global development and inclusive growth.

“Tt is important for the UAE to continue championing _ policies that ensure supply chains are open and accessible to every nation, and to maintain trade’s role as a driver of long-term development and growth,” said Dr Al Zeyoudi, adding that the UAE will always advocate for collaborative and equitable global trade frameworks.