Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grew 34.7% in H1 2025
By WAM Published: Aug 07, 2025 10:54 PM
The Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade continued its growth trajectory, recording a strong performance during the first half of current year (From January to June 2025), soaring 34.7% to AED195.4 billion compared to AED145 billion during the corresponding period in 2024, according to statistics released Today by Abu Dhabi Customs.
This growth reflects the resilience and dynamism of Abu Dhabi's economy, supported by the efficiency of its infrastructure and the advancement of logistics services, which have helped facilitate trade flows and enhance the smooth movement of goods through border crossings.
During the first six months of 2025, the Abu Dhabi's non-oil exports grew by 64%, reaching AED78.5 billion, up from AED47.9 billion in H1-2024. Imports rose by 15% to AED80 billion, compared to AED70 billion. Meanwhile, re-exports registered a 35% increase, surpassing AED36 billion, compared to AED26.6 billion in the first half of 2024.