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South Africa Emerges as UAE’s 2nd-Largest Non-Oil Trade Partner in Africa

The UAE and South Africa boost economic ties as non-oil trade hits $8.5 billion in 2024, up 14% from 2023. South Africa is now the UAE’s 2nd-largest African trade partner, with over 3,690 firms operating in the Emirates.

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Cyril Ramaphosa

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa are strengthening economic ties as non-oil trade between both countries reached $8.5 billion in 2024, marking a 14% increase from 2023 and a 120% surge since 2019.

According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, trade in the first half of 2025 alone totaled $3.93 billion, positioning South Africa as the UAE’s second-largest non-oil trade partner in Africa.

During a meeting with the South African Business Council in the UAE, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, highlighted key areas of collaboration, including food security, logistics, infrastructure, tourism, and renewable energy. He stressed that joint projects could drive economic growth and sustainable development across both nations.

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The talks also focused on increasing private sector participation, with Al Zeyoudi noting the role of businesses in expanding trade and investment.

Currently, over 3,690 South African companies operate in the UAE, spanning industries such as construction, hospitality, and financial services.

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