The UAE is a potential market for Vietnamese enterprises with demand for pepper and a trade surplus, as shown by a 58% increase in two-way trade turnover to 809 million USD in the first two months of 2021. Despite a decrease in certain categories like footwear and textiles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, agricultural and aquatic products experienced positive growth, with cashew nuts, seafood products, vegetables and fruits, and pepper reaching 10.3 million, 10.6 million, 7.5 million, and 4.8 million USD respectively. The UAE is a hub for re-exporting goods to the Middle East and Africa, offering Vietnamese goods more opportunities for international reach.