The northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is reporting a significant rise in export activity in 2025, signalling increased momentum in its economic diversification efforts beyond traditional sectors. New trade data show that exports from the region’s producers and manufacturers have grown robustly in the first nine months of the year, reflecting expanded demand across multiple global markets.
According to figures from the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry, goods exported under certificates of origin reached an estimated AED 7.6 billion through the first three quarters of 2025. The third quarter alone recorded nearly 9,500 certificates issued, underscoring a sustained run of production and outbound shipment activity.
Trade flows remain heavily anchored in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and wider Middle East region, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the top destination, followed by Oman, Kuwait and Iraq among leading export partners. These strong regional links are complemented by expanding trade relationships with markets in Asia, Europe and Africa, contributing to a more geographically diversified export footprint.
Free trade and economic zones within Ras Al Khaimah — particularly the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) — continue to play a pivotal role in attracting investment and supporting industrial and logistics development. The zones have helped drive increased export output while also bolstering domestic supply chains and intra‑UAE commerce.
Industry and logistics experts say the export surge reflects broader economic diversification strategies aimed at reducing reliance on oil revenues and bolstering non‑oil sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and advanced industry services. This transformation is aligned with national economic visions that emphasise trade expansion, infrastructure capability and connectivity as keys to long‑term resilience.
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