• 1.3%

    of the UAE’s GDP is accounted for by chemical sales.

  • $86.4

    million is planned by the UAE for CAPEX towards greenfield and brownfield projects between 2024-2029.

  • %12.1

    of GCC manufacturing GDP is contributed by the UAE chemical industry.

  • 5.1

    million tons of polymer production in the UAE.

45.7% nationalization rate in 2024 45.7%
5.2% of the GCC chemical employment 5.2%
14.9% women’s employment 14.9%


Chemical Industry Snapshot
  • 1.3%

    of the UAE’s GDP is accounted for by chemical sales.

  • $86.4

    million is planned by the UAE for CAPEX towards greenfield and brownfield projects between 2024-2029.

  • %12.1

    of GCC manufacturing GDP is contributed by the UAE chemical industry.

  • 5.1

    million tons of polymer production in the UAE.

Socio-Economic Contribution
45.7% nationalization rate in 2024 45.7%
5.2% of the GCC chemical employment 5.2%
14.9% women’s employment 14.9%
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