The government of Fujairah Emirate is actively implementing clear plans and ambitious programs to advance its industrial sector, which encompasses both manufacturing and petrochemical industries. This initiative aligns with a broader vision aimed at diversifying the economic base and enhancing the industry’s contribution to sustainable growth within the emirate.
Data from the 28th Statistical Book released by the Fujairah Statistics Center indicates a significant increase in the number of industrial establishments, rising from 251 in 2022 to 263 by 2024, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 4.8%. This rise demonstrates the effectiveness of government policies that promote industrial investment, focusing on attracting new investments and boosting the activities of existing enterprises.
In terms of invested capital in the sector, the total capital of industrial enterprises in Fujairah reached around 11.246 billion AED, underscoring the substantial investments flowing into the sector and their role in enhancing the emirate’s productivity and competitiveness.
The industrial sector plays a crucial role in supporting the local labor market, employing approximately 21,490 workers in Fujairah. This figure clearly illustrates the sector’s contribution to providing diverse job opportunities.
The diversification of capital reflects the varied nature of the industrial sector in Fujairah, where the non-metallic mineral products industry accounts for the largest share of capital, approximately 4.76 billion AED. These figures highlight the strategic importance of non-metallic mining activities within the emirate’s industrial framework, which benefits directly from Fujairah’s natural and geological resources.
The quarrying and mining sector ranks second with an estimated capital of around 3.6 billion AED, supported by available natural resources and governmental incentives that enhance investment attractiveness in this area. The chemical and plastic products industry has recorded a capital of 2.01 billion AED, indicating a significant growth in manufacturing and petrochemical industries, which are promising sectors with high added value.
Other investments are distributed across various sectors, including basic metal industries, manufactured metal products and equipment, food industries, paper and printing, wood and furniture manufacturing, among other processing industries, showcasing the diverse industrial base and economic capabilities of the emirate.
In terms of the number of establishments, the quarrying and mining sector leads with 77 entities, demonstrating the sector’s expansion and appeal to numerous investors. This is followed by the chemical and plastic products sector with 50 establishments, and the non-metallic mineral products sector with 46 establishments. The number of entities in manufactured metal products and equipment stands at 42, in addition to a range of other processing industries that complete the industrial landscape of the emirate.
Investment Expansions
In 2024, Fujairah recorded approximately 159 industrial licenses, including 9 new and 150 renewals, indicating the vibrancy of the sector and the continuity of existing industrial activities alongside new investments.
The impact of the industrial sector extends beyond job creation and investment attraction; it also contributes to the increase in the emirate’s GDP, which reached around 29.130 billion AED in 2024. This growth reflects the vital role played by industry and economic activities in supporting and enhancing the local economy, further establishing Fujairah as a growing industrial and investment hub within the country.