Abu Dhabi non-oil foreign trade records 9% growth in 2024
7 Apr 2025 10:06
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi Customs reported a nine percent increase in the emirate's non-oil foreign trade in 2024, reaching Dh306 billion, compared to Dh281.9 billion in 2023, reflecting the vitality of the emirate's economy and its growing relations with trading partners around the globe.Non-oil exports soared 16 percent in 2024, reaching Dh107.8 billion compared to Dh93 billion in 2023. Re-exports grew by 11 percent to exceed Dh58 billion, compared to Dh52.4 billion in 2023, while imports grew by three percent to Dh140.2 billion, up from Dh136.4 billion in 2023.This growth is attributed to Abu Dhabi's business-friendly ecosystems, proactive policies, and trade facilitation solutions and initiatives to reduce cost, time and requirements, simplifying procedures and enabling seamless integration of government services.Customs declarations for 2024 showed a three percent increase compared to the previous year, with digital platform transactions growing by 17 percent. Proactive and automated transactions grew by 31 percent, accounting for a significant portion of total customs transactions.Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, His Excellency Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, emphasised that Abu Dhabi continues to achieve significant growth in non-oil foreign trade, reinforcing the emirate's status as a rising economic powerhouse and a global hub for business, trade and investment.His Excellency Al Mansoori affirmed Abu Dhabi Customs' commitment to working closely with strategic partners to support the emirate's economic objectives and facilitate trade growth. This includes enhancing the efficiency of the customs system and providing effective services to companies and investors through cutting-edge technologies and innovations, thereby reducing costs and accelerating operations. These efforts strengthen the national economy and support the UAE's sustainable development journey.
Director General of the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Abdulla Gharib Al Qemzi, said, "Abu Dhabi Customs, in collaboration with the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, plays a crucial role in analysing foreign trade trends and assessing the impact of economic policies. By leveraging accurate and reliable trade data, we enable decision-makers to develop policies that support sustainable economic growth and align with the emirate's long-term vision. The latest foreign trade figures reflect the effectiveness of these policies, with Abu Dhabi's non-oil economy growing by 6.2 per cent in 2024. This growth highlights the emirate's resilience in adapting to global challenges and reinforces its position as a dynamic economic hub."
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