The Statistics Center in Abu Dhabi reported that the value of non-oil foreign trade, through the outlets of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, increased by 5.6% during the first quarter of this year, reaching 54 billion and 925 million dirhams, compared to 52 billion during the same period last year.
In a report on Abu Dhabi's foreign trade in March 2020, the center stated that the increase is due to an increase in the value of imports by 16.9%, as it increased from 24 billion and 204 million dirhams to 28 billion and 305 million dirhams, and the value of non-oil exports increased by 5.6%, to rise From 14 billion and 692 million dirhams, to 15 billion and 512 million dirhams, while the value of re-exports decreased by 15.3%, to reach 11 billion and 109 million dirhams, compared to 13 billion and 115 million dirhams.
According to the report, during January, industrial supplies accounted for the largest share of merchandise exports, with a value exceeding 12 billion dirhams.
With regard to re-exporting, transportation equipment, parts and accessories came first with a total of five billion and 198 million dirhams.
With regard to imports, industrial supplies accounted for the largest share of more than 12 billion dirhams.
Abu Dhabi's iron and steel exports increased by 82%, to reach more than one billion dirhams during the first quarter.
Abu Dhabi's imports of cereals and mill products, such as barley, wheat, coffee, tea, spices, fruits, citrus fruits, dairy products and honey, have witnessed increases in excess of 50% due to the repercussions of the emerging Corona virus.
Saudi Arabia has continued to be the largest trading partner of Abu Dhabi, with a total trade value of more than 13 billion and 200 million dirhams.