Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade up 34.7 per cent during H1 of 2025

During the first half of 2025, Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade soared 34.7 per cent to continue its growth trajectory, with non-oil exports skyrocketing 64 per cent, reexports increasing 35 per cent, and imports 15 per cent, reflecting the vitality of the emirate's economy and growing relations with trading partners around the globe.

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The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has announced robust growth in the issuance of certificates of origin, affirming the emirate’s rising non-oil exports, success of economic diversification plans, and vibrant external trade environment.

The Chamber recorded a 10.3 per cent year-on-year increase in certificates of origin between June 2024 and June 2025, underscoring the widening base of local exporters and the expanding diversity of economic activities in Abu Dhabi.

The growth of certificates of origin reflects ADCCI’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of the private sector and strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a regional powerhouse for trade and investment. The data highlights increased engagement in export activities, with Abu Dhabi-based exporters driving the momentum and consolidating its status on the regional and global trade map.

This stellar performance follows last year's strong growth with non-oil trade surging 9 per cent, exports rising 16 per cent, exports rising 16 percent, exports going up 11 per cent and imports increasing by 3 per cent.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber's data reveal that certificates of origin were issued to companies across a wide range of sectors, with the most prominent being the chemicals, metals, and engineering industries, reflecting the emirate’s diverse industrial base and growing manufacturing capabilities.