As the hub of the Middle East, UAE attracts businessmen from all over the world with its open and relaxed policy system. She pursues a free trade policy, with an import tariff of only 5%, no corporate tax, personal income tax and no foreign exchange control, and 65,438+000% of her capital and profits can be repatriated to her country. The economic and trade environment of the United Arab Emirates is unmatched by any country. Dubai, known as "Hong Kong in the Middle East", is a trade hub in the Middle East, and its market radiates nearly 654.38+0.5 billion people in the Middle East, CIS countries, South Asian subcontinent and some African countries. Through Dubai, goods can be resold to the Gulf, Russia, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean and even all over the world. The economy of the Middle East mainly depends on oil, and all kinds of light industrial products except oil and natural gas are basically imported, with an annual trade volume of 200 billion US dollars. The annual total demand of textile fabrics and textile products exceeds11400 million USD, and the per capita demand ranks first in the world. UAE's textile exports rank fourth in the world, accounting for 5.5% of global textile exports. Textile and clothing imports rank fifth in the world, accounting for 2% of the world's imports. Dubai is the hub of the Middle East and an important trade and transit center connecting the Middle East and Asia. Its market coverage has reached North Africa, Middle East, South Europe, South Asia, West Asia and other regions, with a vast market of 654.380+0.5 billion consumers. . (1) The annual output value of footwear and leather products in the Arab region is about USD 4 billion; (2) In 2003, the annual trade volume of fashion clothes in the Middle East was about 654.38+0.5 billion US dollars; (3) The textile market in the Middle East is gradually expanding, with an annual growth rate of about11%; (4) There are 3 1 000 enterprises and departments involved in textile industry in UAE alone, and there are 9,000 retailers and 1 300 clothing stores in Dubai; (5) The children's products market grows at the rate of 15-20% every year, providing children's products such as clothes and shoes for more than120,000 children. China textiles in UAE market: The Middle East textile market represented by UAE is the heaviest part of China's export commodities at present. According to the data of June 5438+ 10, 2002, the total amount of textile yarns, fabrics and products, garments and garment accessories sold by China to the United Arab Emirates was about US$ 350 million, more than double the same period last year. Mainly divided into the following pieces: fabric: mainly thin fabric. There are two fabric forming markets. One is the oldest fabric market next to the ferry terminal in Bar Dubai (locally called water taxi), with an area of about 2-3 square kilometers, which mainly sells fabrics in the Middle East, Arabia and India styles, and a small amount of other fabrics are sold here. The other piece is scattered in Mushu Bazaar Wholesale Market. Decorative fabrics: mainly curtains, sofa cover and supporting decorative materials. Products are sent to Africa, GCC countries, Russia, Iran, India, Pakistan and other countries, and the market sales are quite large. In addition, a small number of high-end products flow to Europe. The shaped decorative cloth market is located on both sides of the main street about 2 kilometers east of Naif Park in Naif Road, Dubai. The operators are mainly Indians, Pakistanis and Africans. Some Indian and Pakistani shopkeepers are quite familiar with the decorative cloth market in China. The number of Chinese people directly opening stores here is currently within 10. Ordinary shops can sell about 10 cabinets every month, and more than half of the products sold come from China. Clothing and accessories: The temperature in the Middle East is high, so people generally choose light and comfortable fabrics, and the styles are also the most popular. Products involve children's wear, ready-made clothes, sweaters, scarves, headscarves, socks and so on. The clothing and accessories market is scattered in the Mushu Bazaar Wholesale Market, which is about 4 square kilometers. The transfer price of the well-located shops in this area reaches 100 dirhams. From this aspect, we can also see the fiery degree of the market. In addition, there are many companies in China that deal in clothing, fabrics, footwear, luggage and other products, which were formed relatively late. Companies in China generally only do wholesale, not retail, and mainly sell at low prices. How to enter the Middle East market, we should make full preparations and formulate long-term strategic goals: (1) Effective pre-market research, considering accurate market entry angle; (2) Prepare for long-term market investment, and fully consider the preparation of funds, products and personnel; (3) Give up the conservative management mode of waiting for him, and actively improve yourself; (4) Be confident to create a brand and improve the product and price level.