Dubai-France trade hits over Dh8 billion in H1 2021

Dubai and France bilateral trade recorded a surge to Dh8.5 billion in the first half of 2021 and it is set to get a further boost following discussions between the two sides to explore new mutually beneficial opportunities.

Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said the growth momentum of Dubai’s external trade is gathering pace, driven by a number of factors, including the emirate’s outstanding capabilities, dynamism and agility in handling the pandemic.

Dubai recorded a total trade of Dh14.9 billion with France in 2020. In H1 2021, trade between the two sides touched Dh8.5 billion. Top commodities included jewellery, perfumes, medical products, textiles and leather.

Speaking during an event organised by Dubai Customs, a virtual Ertibat meeting with a visiting French diplomatic and business delegation, Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said tourism and exhibition activity was going back to normal in the emirate, with Expo 2020 around the corner.

The meeting discussed a number of topics, including means to boost further cooperation and facilities offered to foreign businesses.