Abu Dhabi's Non-Oil Trade Hits AED 306B with 9% Growth

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In 2024, Abu Dhabi’s trade (not counting oil) grew by 9%. The total value reached AED 306 billion. Last year in 2023, it was AED 281.9 billion. This shows that Abu Dhabi’s economy is doing well and is making strong trade deals with many countries.

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Goods sent out from Abu Dhabi (called exports) went up by 16%. In 2024, exports reached AED 107.8 billion. In 2023, they were AED 93 billion. Goods that were sent through Abu Dhabi to other places (called re-exports) grew by 11%. They reached over AED 58 billion, compared to AED 52.4 billion last year. Goods brought into Abu Dhabi (called imports) rose by 3%, reaching AED 140.2 billion, up from AED 136.4 billion in 2023.

This good growth happened because Abu Dhabi made trade easy. The rules are simple, the system is fast, and the cost is low. The government made it easier for businesses to work and do trade smoothly.

In 2024, there were more customs checks, going up by 3%. Also, the number of people using online systems went up by 17%. Smart systems that do work automatically grew by 31%. These smart systems did a big part of the total work at customs.

Mr. Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, the head of Abu Dhabi Customs, said this growth shows Abu Dhabi is becoming a strong place for business and trade in the world.

He said Abu Dhabi Customs is working hard with other groups to grow trade even more. They are using new machines and ideas to make work faster and cheaper. These steps help make the UAE’s economy strong and support future growth.

Mr. Abdulla Gharib Al Qemzi, who leads the Statistics Centre in Abu Dhabi, said his team works closely with customs to understand trade numbers. With the right information, leaders can make better plans for growth. He also said Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy grew by 6.2% in 2024. This shows that Abu Dhabi can face world problems and still grow strong.

This news shows that Abu Dhabi is on the right path to becoming a busy and smart business center in the world.