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Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Reaches AED 363.5 Billion in 2025

Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached AED 363.5 billion in 2025, marking a 172-fold increase over 35 years. The announcement comes ahead of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, where Dubai Chambers is leading an economic delegation.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
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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, highlighted the growth of Dubai-China bilateral trade ahead of a major trade mission to Shenzhen, according to the Emirates News Agency.

Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached AED 363.5 billion in 2025, expanding 172-fold from AED 2.1 billion recorded in 1990. In 1990, China ranked as Dubai's sixth-largest trading partner, whereas it now serves as Dubai's leading global trading partner.

The figures were highlighted as Dubai Chambers prepares to lead Dubai's largest economic delegation to Shenzhen to participate in the Dubai Business Forum – China on October 14, 2026.

The Shenzhen forum aims to establish cross-border partnerships across key sectors, including artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, logistics, and digital infrastructure.

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