The milestone reflects the company’s drive to bridge the estimated $2.5 trillion (€2.3 trillion) global trade finance gap, which continues to restrict growth opportunities for businesses in developing economies.
The platform combines DP World’s logistics expertise with tailored financial solutions, offering businesses access to both funding and real-time supply chain visibility.
This integrated model has enabled faster, more accurate lending decisions, helping businesses—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—secure the capital they need to participate more actively in global trade.
This achievement has been driven by DP World’s own lending capabilities and strategic partnerships with over 32 financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan, Standard Bank and Nedbank. The combined offering has supported businesses in sectors such as agriculture, automotive, metals and engineering across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “The growth of our trade finance business underscores the UAE’s role as a catalyst for global trade. By making capital more accessible, particularly in high-potential markets, we are shaping a trade system that is more inclusive and resilient.”
Sinan Ozcan, Senior Executive Officer at DP World Trade Finance, added: “Cross-border trade is the engine of global economic growth, but access to affordable finance remains a critical barrier for many businesses, especially SMEs in emerging markets. Reaching this $1 billion milestone reflects our commitment to changing that. Through DP World Trade Finance, we’ve created a network that connects businesses with capital, streamlines the financing process and enables trade to flow more consistently on a global scale.”
DP World’s data-driven, integrated approach has also produced a high-quality loan book, with performance exceeding industry benchmarks. This reinforces the strength of a model that reduces risk for lenders while improving access for borrowers traditionally underserved by mainstream finance.