In just four years since its launch in July 2021, DP World Trade Finance has achieved a significant milestone by mobilizing over $1 billion in working capital for businesses in emerging markets. This accomplishment addresses the $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap, enabling trade growth in challenging economic environments across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
Through its innovative model combining trade finance with DP World’s logistics capabilities, the platform has partnered with over 32 global financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan, Standard Bank, and NedBank. This integrated approach provides businesses with funding and real-time supply chain visibility, reducing risk and unlocking capital for underserved companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The result is a high-quality loan portfolio that outperforms industry benchmarks, showcasing the effectiveness of DP World’s data-driven strategy.
Supporting sectors like agriculture, metals, automotive, and engineering, DP World Trade Finance has lowered barriers to international trade for businesses lacking traditional financing access due to limited credit histories or collateral. The platform, operated by DP World Financial Services Limited (licensed in June 2022 for UAE clients) and DP World Services Limited (for clients outside the UAE), ensures seamless trade flows through structured short-term working capital solutions.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, emphasized, “This milestone highlights the UAE’s pivotal role in fostering inclusive and resilient global trade systems.” Sinan Ozcan, Senior Executive Officer of DP World Trade Finance, added, “By connecting businesses with capital and streamlining financing, we’re enabling consistent trade flows globally, especially for SMEs in emerging markets.”
This achievement underscores DP World Trade Finance’s commitment to closing the trade finance gap and driving economic growth through accessible, innovative financing solutions.