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27/10/2016 05:50 AST
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade through various customs ports was Dhs84.349 billion, registering an increase of Dhs59 million compared to the same period last year, according to the General Administration of Customs Abu Dhabi.
The value of imports reached Dhs57.363 billion and exports reached Dhs17.305 billion, representing a 2.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The value of re-exports was Dhs9.681 billion, an increase of 7.5 percent.
Mohammed Khadem Al Hameli, Acting Director-General of the General Administration of Customs Abu Dhabi, said, “In line with the strategic vision to promote economic growth and prosperity, Abu Dhabi Customs continuously seeks to facilitate and accelerate customs’ procedures and operations across the emirate’s different ports. This helps in maximising Abu Dhabi’s economic competitiveness and increases its attractiveness to foreign investment. Also, Abu Dhabi Customs is committed to developing its e-Systems to become ‘smart’, and continues to identify new ways of collecting customs’ revenue in line with its significant role to help achieve Abu Dhabi’s strategic objectives and in accordance with the highest international standards.”
He added, “Abu Dhabi Customs plays an active role in maintaining a secure and prosperous society and protecting the environment. The administration is also committed to enhancing inspectors’ skills by providing the necessary training programmes, and providing them with advanced electronic and smart services to support their performance.”
The value distribution of imports across sea, air and land customs ports was Dhs32.653 billion, representing 57 percent of the total value of non-oil imports.
The value of non-oil exports through sea customs ports was Dhs10.193 billion, 59 percent of the total exports, through airports it was Dhs3.242 billion, 19 percent, while the value of exports through land borders was AED3.870 billion, or 22 percent of the total value of non-oil exports. Major products under the non-oil exports category included plastic, rubber, copper and aluminum.
The value of distribution of re-exports through airports was Dhs7.490 billion, or 77 percent of the total value of re-exports.
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