Asia makes up 40% of UAE non-oil trade in Q1
During the first quarter of 2026, the UAE's non-oil trade experienced significant activity, reaching a value of approximately 370 billion dirhams. Non-Arab Asia accounted for 39.2% of the total trade, roughly 145 billion dirhams. China topped the list of the UAE's most important trading partners, with a value of 105 billion dirhams (about 11% of trade), followed by Switzerland with 70 billion dirhams, and Saudi Arabia with 59 billion dirhams. Gold was the most prominent commodity, valued at 343.5 billion dirhams, followed by smartphones and cars. January saw the highest trade volume, recording 371 billion dirhams, which accounts for about 40% of the quarterly total.
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