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Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade grows 34.7% in H1 2025
Gulf Today
|August 04, 2025
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 Dhs195.4 billion compared to Dhs145 billion during the corresponding period in 2024, according to statistics released on Sunday by Abu Dhabi Customs.
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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 Dhs78.5 billion, up from Dhs47.9 billion in H1-2024. Imports rose by 5% to Dhs80 billion, compared to Dhs70 billion. Meanwhile, reexports registered a 35% increase, surpassing Dhs36 billion, compared to Dhs26.6 billion in the first half of 2024.
The increase in non-oil foreign trade volume underscores the strength of Abu Dhabi's economic diversification strategies, forward-looking policies, and significant investments across key sectors. These efforts collectively support the emirate's drive to strengthen its position as a leading regional and global trade and logistics hub.
This story is from the August 04, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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