Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade nears AED 170 billion in 2015

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade exceeded AED 169 billion last year, marking an 11% year-on-year increase. Exports jumped 63%, while revenue from imports registered an increase of over 10%. According to the General Directorate of Customs, land, sea and airports across the emirate contributed to the surge in trade. The US, Saudi Arabia, Japan and Switzerland were some of the top trading partners.

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