MENA’s Export Engine Remains Concentrated in Minerals & Fuels, But Diversification Is Emerging
MENA exported nearly USD 1.3 trillion in 2025, with hydrocarbon-heavy exporters coexisting with increasingly diversified economies
MENA Trade Is Expanding, But Its Export Base Remains Energy-Heavy
The region's import mix is increasingly manufacturing-led, while its export structure remains concentrated in energy and resources.
GCC Trade Expansion Is Increasingly Supported by Diversified Regional Demand
Strong export performance, sustained import growth and diversified demand across the GCC have raised the region’s strategic importance.