Dubai economic zones record AED246 billion in trade in H1 2026
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) reported that trade across its three economic zones reached AED246 billion in the first half of 2026, up 17% from the same period a year earlier. WAM published the report on 18 October; the measurement period is January–June 2026.
Event / data period: 2026-06
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Imports were AED134.8 billion, re-exports about AED108.8 billion and direct exports about AED2.4 billion. Trade volume was reported at about 270,000 tonnes, compared with about 298,000 tonnes in H1 2025. Values and volume are separate measures, and the periods compare the same six months.
Data
DIEZ trade indicators, H1 2026
WAM reported total trade and components across three economic zones for the first six months of 2026.
| Total trade | 246 | — | 17 | H1 2026; change versus H1 2025 |
| Imports | 134.8 | — | 14 | H1 2026; change versus H1 2025 |
| Re-exports | 108.8 | — | 22 | Approximate value; H1 2026 vs H1 2025 |
| Direct exports | 2.4 | — | — | Approximate value; H1 2026 |
| Trade volume, H1 2026 | — | 270000 | — | Approximate tonnes |
| Trade volume, H1 2025 | — | 298000 | — | Approximate tonnes |
Methodology
Currency values and tonnage are separate measures. The comparison covers January–June in both years; source-stated approximations are retained.
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