Khaberni - The UAE recorded an advanced presence in Swiss trade data for 2025, after topping the Arab countries in imports of Swiss watches, reflecting its established status as a major regional hub for luxury goods trade, according to data from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), published in a report by Forbes Middle East.
According to the report, the value of Swiss watch imports by the UAE reached about 1.704 billion dollars in 2025, registering a growth of 3.5% compared to 2024, ranking it first among Arab countries in terms of value.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked second among Arab countries after the UAE with import values reaching 455.82 million dollars, achieving a growth of 8.9%, according to the same data.
The report by Forbes Middle East also noted that Swiss exports to the UAE increased by 12.4% during 2025 to reach 4.8 billion dollars (3.8 billion francs), reflecting the strength of trade relations between the two countries.
The leadership of the UAE among Arab countries in imports of Swiss watches reflects its status as a regional center for the trade and re-export of luxury goods, supported by a stable economic environment, active tourism, and advanced commercial infrastructure which enhanced the attractiveness of the Emirati market for global brands.
These figures are part of a record export performance for Switzerland in 2025, in the midst of a complex global trade environment, with the Gulf markets, led by the UAE, continuing to solidify their position on the map of Swiss luxury goods trade.
