The non-oil foreign trade of Abu Dhabi continues to demonstrate strong performance, with its total value reaching AED 195.4 billion in the first half of this year, marking a 34.7% increase compared to AED 145 billion during the same period in 2024, according to statistics released by Abu Dhabi Customs. This growth reflects the resilience and dynamism of Abu Dhabi’s economy, alongside the efficiency of its infrastructure and advanced logistics services, which have facilitated trade flow and enhanced movement through border points.
Non-oil exports saw a remarkable growth of 64% in the first half of 2025, totaling AED 78.5 billion compared to AED 47.9 billion in the same period of 2024. Meanwhile, imports grew by 15%, rising to AED 80 billion from AED 70 billion in the first half of last year, while re-export activities increased by 35%, exceeding AED 36 billion compared to AED 26.6 billion during the same timeframe in 2024.
The growth in Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade highlights the effectiveness of the emirate’s economic diversification strategies, proactive policies, and significant investments across various sectors that support its developmental efforts to establish itself as a leading hub for trade and logistics on both regional and global levels.
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi, stated, “The outstanding performance of non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2025 reinforces Abu Dhabi’s status as a global economic powerhouse and a connecting point between East and West, North and South.”
“Amid the challenges facing international trade and the global economy, the continuous growth of Abu Dhabi’s economy reflects the success of our long-term economic plans, the effectiveness of the measures taken to implement policies, and our commitment to enabling fair and free trade of goods, services, and innovations,” he added.
He further remarked, “We are intensifying our efforts to solidify Abu Dhabi’s position within the leading economic systems that support business through the development of solutions, streamlining trade, utilizing smart systems, and integrating services to enhance flow, efficiency, and effectiveness, establishing Abu Dhabi as a global center for trade and investments.”
Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, noted that the growth in non-oil foreign trade during the first half of 2025 reflects the success of the emirate’s economic strategies and underscores the effectiveness of Abu Dhabi Customs’ efforts in collaboration with strategic partners to facilitate trade flow by adopting the latest systems, innovations, and advanced digital technologies.