Abu Dhabi, UAE – The total volume of non-oil foreign trade in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi recorded a record jump during 2025.
This increased to more than 428 billion dirhams, a growth of 39.8% compared to 2024, during which the volume of non-oil trade reached 306 billion dirhams.
This reflects the emirate’s established position as a leading center for trade and logistics services at the regional and global levels.
According to data from the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi and the Statistics Center – Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s non-oil foreign trade during the month of December 2025 recorded a significant jump, rising to 45.35 billion dirhams.
This represents a growth rate of 52% year-on-year, compared to AED 37.7 billion for November 2025.
Total exports (including exports and re-exports) in December amounted to AED 27.6 billion, a growth of 64% year-on-year, compared to AED 20.6 billion in November.
Imports amounted to AED 20.48 billion, a growth of 37% year-on-year, compared to AED 17 billion in November 2025.
The data showed that exports increased by 73% year-on-year during December, reaching AED 20.48 billion.
Re-exports increased by 41% to reach AED 7.1 billion, bringing the trade surplus to AED 9.86 billion for Abu Dhabi during the month.
It is worth noting that the total value of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade amounted to AED 195.4 billion during the first half of last year.
With a growth of 34.7% compared to 145 billion dirhams during the same period in 2024.
Non-oil exports grew by 64% during the first half of 2025, reaching AED 78.5 billion, compared to AED 47.9 billion in the same period in 2024.
Imports grew by 15%, rising to 80 billion dirhams, compared to 70 billion dirhams in the first half of last year.
Re-export activities recorded a 35% growth, exceeding AED 36 billion in value, compared to AED 26.6 billion in the same period in 2024.
The growth in the volume of non-oil foreign trade in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi reflects the vitality of the economic diversification strategies pursued by the emirate, its proactive policies, and its large investments in a number of sectors.
To support development efforts to consolidate its position as a leading center for trade and logistics services at the regional and global levels.
economic plans
The continued growth of Abu Dhabi’s economy, coupled with the challenges facing international trade and the global economy, reflects the long-term success of economic plans.
In addition to the efficiency of the measures taken to implement policies, and the commitment to enabling the free and fair exchange of products, services and innovations.
In addition to its success in consolidating its position among the most prominent economic systems supporting business by developing solutions, facilitating trade, employing smart systems, and integrating services to enhance flows, efficiency, and effectiveness.
This consolidates Abu Dhabi’s position as a global center for trade and investments, and enhances its role as a major and vital center in international supply chains.
