The "Non-oil Foreign Trade Statistics, December 2025" report from the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the General Administration of Customs, provides a preliminary overview of Abu Dhabi's non-oil trade performance. In December 2025, total non-oil exports amounted to 20,485.56 million AED, with re-exports reaching 7,123.52 million AED, and imports totaling 17,746.61 million AED. This indicates a robust trade balance for the emirate in non-oil sectors.

Analysis by commodity reveals that 'Machinery, sound recorders, television and parts' constituted the largest export category at 5,088.66 million AED, followed by 'Base metals and articles thereof' at 3,299.79 million AED. For re-exports, 'Machinery, sound recorders, television and parts' also led with 1,512.58 million AED. Imports were dominated by 'Machinery, sound recorders, television and parts' (5,773.58 million AED) and 'Base metals and articles thereof' (3,587.02 million AED).

Geographically, Arab countries were the primary destination for exports (9,077.06 million AED) and re-exports (3,907.46 million AED). Asia (excluding Arab countries) was the largest source of imports (5,773.58 million AED). In terms of shipping, air transport was predominant for exports (14,170.71 million AED), while sea transport was significant for imports (7,358.04 million AED). Land transport played a crucial role in re-exports (4,692.23 million AED). These preliminary figures highlight Abu Dhabi's diverse trade relationships and reliance on various transportation modes.

Publisher

Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD)

Geographic coverage

Abu Dhabi

Release date

2026-04-09

Statistical theme

Economic Statistics