Abu Dhabi has seen a significant upward swing in its non-oil trade revenues—spurred by booming exports, boosted re-exports, and growing imports. This is not just a temporary spike; it’s part of a well-planned economic transformation. Non-oil sectors now make up the majority of GDP, reflecting a strong and diversifying foundation.
Between June 2024 and June 2025, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry saw a 10.3% increase in issued certificates of origin, a clear indicator of a growing number of local businesses exporting goods beyond oil-based products
Looking specifically at the first half of 2025 (January–June), the emirate’s non-oil foreign trade surged by 34.7%, reaching AED 195.4 billion compared to AED 145 billion in the same period of 2024
Non-oil exports soared 64%, hitting AED 78.5 billion
Re-exports increased 35%, to AED 36 billion
Imports rose 15%, totaling AED 80 billion
