195.4 billion dirhams, the value of Abu Dhabi, non -oil foreign trade during the first half
Abu Dhabi, August 3 / WAM / The non -oil foreign trade of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi continued its strong performance, and its total value during the first half of this year reached 195.4 billion dirhams with a growth of 34.7% compared to 145 billion dirhams during the same period in 2024.
According to the statistics issued by the Abu Dhabi Customs, non -oil exports witnessed a growth of 64% during the first half of 2025, and amounted to 78.5 billion dirhams compared to 47.9 billion dirhams in the same period of 2024.
While imports achieved 15 % growth and their value increased to 80 billion dirhams, compared to 70 billion dirhams in the first half of last year.
The re -export activities recorded 35% to exceed 36 billion dirhams, compared to 26.6 billion dirhams in the same period in 2024.
The growth in the volume of non -oil foreign trade of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi reflects the vitality of economic diversification strategies pursued by the emirate, its pre -emptive policies, and its large investments in a number of sectors in order to support development efforts to establish its position as a leading center for trade and logistics services at the regional and global levels.
His Excellency Ahmed Jassim Al -Zaabi, Head of the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi, said that the distinguished performance of non -oil foreign trade during the first half of 2025 confirms Abu Dhabi as a global economic power and a center that brings east to the west and north in the south.
His Excellency explained that in light of the challenges facing international trade and the global economy, the continuous growth of the Abu Dhabi economy reflects the success of economic plans in the long term, the efficiency of the measures taken to implement policies, and a commitment to empowering free and fair exchange of products, services and innovations.
He emphasized the multiplication of efforts to consolidate the Abu Dhabi site among the most prominent economic systems supporting business by developing solutions and facilitating trade, employing smart systems, and integrating services to enhance flows, efficiency and effectiveness, which enshrines Abu Dhabi’s position as a global center for trade and investments and enhancing its role as a major and vital center in international supply chains.
For his part, His Excellency Rashid Lahaj Al -Mansouri, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, pointed to the achieved indicators that reflect the success of the economic strategies of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and confirms the effectiveness of the efforts made by the customs of Abu Dhabi in cooperation with its strategic partners in facilitating the movement of trade by adopting the latest systems, innovations and advanced digital technologies.
Al -Mansouri affirmed the continuation of joint efforts to develop a flexible and pre -emptive customs system that supports global supply chains, and enhances the competitiveness of the emirate as a regional and global center for trade and business.
He pointed out that the Abu Dhabi Customs is committed to providing the best services and procedures that contribute to accelerating customs clearance and enhancing integration with local and international partners, in a way that supports sustainable growth and serves the future economy and enhances Abu Dhabi’s position on the global trade map.
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