Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Customs statistics showed a remarkable growth in the volume of non-oil foreign trade in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during 2025 by 36%. The total value exceeded 415.4 billion dirhams, compared to about 306 billion dirhams in 2024. This reflects Abu Dhabi’s leading position as one of the fastest growing economies in the field of foreign trade. Driven by the expansion of business activities and the strengthening of economic partnerships with various global markets.
Non-oil exports grew by 63% in 2025, reaching AED 175.4 billion, compared to AED 107.8 billion in 2024. Imports grew by 22%, rising to AED 170.4 billion, compared to AED 140.2 billion in 2024. While re-export activities achieved a growth of 20%, reaching a value of 70 billion dirhams, compared to 58 billion dirhams in 2024.
resilient economy
This rapid growth and growing performance embodies the resilience of Abu Dhabi’s economy and the emirate’s continued economic diversification process. And the efficiency of the infrastructure to facilitate the movement of trade and doing business. To strengthen its position as a leading center for trade and logistics services at the regional and global levels.
In confirmation of the success of Abu Dhabi Customs’ efforts to enhance the flexibility of the foreign trade system by supporting the smooth flow of goods through various means of transportation. Foreign trade through air ports accounted for 33.5% of the total in 2025. Land ports 35%, and sea ports 31.5%.
