Abu Dhabi non-oil trade grew by 34.7% in H1 2025

The Abu Dhabi non-oil foreign trade continued its growth, recording a strong performance during the first half of 2025 soaring 34.7% to AED195.4 billion compared to AED 145 billion during the corresponding period in 2024, according to statistics released Today by Abu Dhabi Customs. His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said, “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 month of 2025, the Abu Dhabi’s non-oil exports grew by 64 per cent, reaching AED78.5 billion, up from AED47.9 billion in H12024. Imports rose by 15 per cent to AED80 billion, compared to AED70 billion. Re-exports registered a 35 per cent increase, surpassing AED36 billion, compared to AED26.6 billion in the first half of 2024.