Markets · The Middle East
The Middle East.
Dubai sits at the centre of this region. Strong demand for building materials, packaging and vehicles, and a natural hub for re-export to Africa and Asia. We connect suppliers and buyers here, with both sides screened against international sanctions lists before any introduction.
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Typical flows
What moves,by commodity family.
Typical trade flows for the region, given for orientation. They are not a statement of existing deals or available goods.
| Family | Typical flows out of the region | Typical flows into the region |
|---|---|---|
| Metals and minerals | Primary aluminium and processed metals | Ores, base metals and industrial minerals for industry |
| Vehicles and vehicle parts | Re-export of vehicles, machinery and parts | Vehicles, machinery, tyres and parts for distributors and fleets |
| Kraft paper and packaging | Re-export of packaging | Sack kraft for cement, kraft paper, board and paper sacks |
| Sawn timber and plywood | Re-export | Sawn timber and plywood for construction, formwork and joinery |
| Used cooking oil | Collected UCO from food service | Limited |
| Recycled plastics | Collected bottles, flakes and bales | Recycled pellets for converters |
Incoterms
The terms usually used.
- CIF and CFR for sea cargo into Gulf ports.
- FOB and FCA for exports and re-exports.
- DAP and DDP for deliveries within the region, where agreed.
- Every deal sets its Incoterm in writing, so both sides know who pays for what and where the risk passes.
Documents
What is usually needed.
The exact list depends on the product, the route and the destination's rules, and is agreed in each contract.
- 01Commercial invoice and packing list
- 02Bill of lading
- 03Certificate of origin, legalised where the destination requires it
- 04Conformity marks and certificates for tyres and vehicles under regional standards
- 05Independent inspection certificate for quality and quantity
- 06ISPM 15 marking for wooden packaging
Compliance
Screened on both sides.
Every supplier and buyer is checked against international sanctions lists before any introduction. BGI does not work with sanctioned countries, persons or goods.
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