Dubai, UAE – Non-oil trade between the UAE and the European Union recorded 211 billion dirhams during the first 9 months of last year.
In detail.. Data indicated that non-oil imports between the UAE and the European Union amounted to 160.5 billion dirhams.
While non-oil exports recorded 16.5 billion dirhams, and re-exports recorded 33.4 billion dirhams.
Italy is in the lead
Italy, Germany and France are among the UAE’s largest trading partners in the European Union in terms of non-oil trade exchange during the 9 months.
The volume of trade exchange between the UAE and Italy reached about 43.5 billion dirhams, Germany 42.1 billion dirhams, and France 41 billion dirhams.
The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade during the first 9 months of last year amounted to 2.7 trillion dirhams ($728 billion), a growth of 24.6% compared to the same period in 2024.
The European Union’s share of the UAE’s total non-oil trade during the first 9 months of 2025 reached about 7.8%.
Economic negotiations
Trade relations between the UAE and the European Union are distinguished in various fields, especially in the areas of advanced industries, healthcare and e-commerce.
The European Union is the UAE’s second largest trading partner
The UAE and the European Union continue their negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
This aims to strengthen trade and investment relations and open new horizons for economic cooperation between the two sides.
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the European Union represents an important milestone in strengthening economic ties and opening new paths for trade and cooperation.
The agreement will pave the way for removing trade barriers, improving market access for goods and services, and stimulating investments in key sectors of common interest.
By consolidating access to the European market, the second largest economic bloc in the world, the agreement will consolidate the UAE’s position as a global platform for trade and logistics services.
investment partner
The UAE is the European Union’s largest investment partner and export destination in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the European Union is expected to open new horizons for cooperation within key sectors including advanced manufacturing and healthcare.
In addition to logistics services, artificial intelligence, and others.
According to the latest official local statements regarding the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the European Union, negotiations with the European Union are proceeding positively, with expectations that they will be completed soon.
The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade continues to record strong growth rates amounting to 3.8 trillion dirhams during 2025, a growth of 26.8% compared to 2024.
At a time when the UAE’s non-oil exports recorded 813 billion dirhams, a growth of 45.5% compared to 2024.
