Value of UAE’s non-oil trade hits Dh784.2b

Preliminary

data from the Federal Customs Authority revealed that the value of UAE’s non-oil trade (direct trade, free zones and customs warehouses) stood at Dh784.2 billion in the first half of this year.

Native and semi-processed gold valued at Dh57 billion accounted for 12 per cent of imports, followed by telephone equipment (8 per cent) valued at Dh37 billion, cars (6 per cent) worth Dh28.9 billion, ornaments and jewellery (5.4 per cent) valued at Dh25.1 billion. Non-compounded diamonds valued at Dh21.4 billion accounted for (4.6 per cent). (Staff Report)