GCC-UK trade hits $70bn as free trade deal targets tariffs on 99% of Gulf exports

Trade between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Kingdom reached almost $70bn in 2025, as concluded free trade negotiations pave the way for removing tariffs on more than 99% of GCC exports.

The negotiations between the two sides have been concluded, according to the supplied material, with the tariff removal set to cover more than 99% of GCC exports.