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A report by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye shows Chinese exports to the UAE reached $72.9 billion in 2025 as trade routes shifted away from the US. Between 2024 and 2025, China's exports grew 9.7% to the Middle East, 25.9% to Africa, and 8.6% to the EU. DEIK Chair Nail Olpak highlighted expanding trade channels and rising global market competition.
A report by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEIK) reveals that China is actively redirecting trade flows toward alternative regions, including the Middle East, following additional US tariffs. The analysis identified the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and Germany as key target markets for expanding Chinese exports. DEIK Chairman Nail Olpak noted that while these shifts create regional logistics and trade opportunities, they also intensify competition for local exporters.
Iraqi authorities have closed several border crossings with Iran, suspending passenger and commercial freight transit via the Al Sheeb crossing. An adviser to Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi cited security breaches, smuggling, and unauthorized entries. The sudden closures prompted protests by lorry drivers in Maysan province.
A batch of ZEEKR 9X vehicles departed Fuzhou Port on September 22 bound for the UAE, marking the automaker's first large-scale export of the flagship SUV to the Emirates. The model has gathered over 700 UAE orders amid expanding overseas operations for the Chinese brand. Shipments through Fuzhou Port's Jiangyin Port Area have surged 28-fold year-on-year in 2026.
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