Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade records 9% growth

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Customs reported a 9 per cent increase in the emirate’s non-oil foreign trade in 2024, reaching Dhs306 billion, compared to Dhs282 billion in 2023, reflecting the vitality of the emirate’s economy and its growing relations with trading partners around the globe.

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Non-oil exports soared 16 per cent in 2024, reaching Dhs116 billion compared to Dhs99.6 billion in 2023. Re-exports grew by 11 per cent to exceed Dhs58.4 billion, compared to Dhs52.4 billion in 2023, while imports grew by 3 per cent to Dhs131.4 billion.

This growth is attributed to Abu Dhabi’s business-friendly ecosystem, proactive policies and trade-facilitating solutions and initiatives to reduce cost, time, and requirements, simplifying procedures and enabling seamless integration of government services.