Dubai’s non-oil external trade reaches AED551 billion in H1 2020

Dubai’s non-oil external trade reaches AED551 billion in H1 2020

(WAM) — Dubai recorded AED551 billion worth of non-oil external trade in the first half of 2020. The emirate's ability to minimise the impact of the pandemic-induced global economic slowdown on its trading sector reflects its exceptional logistics infrastructure, which enabled it to maintain uninterrupted trade flows and a streamlined supply chain.

Imports accounted for AED320 billion, exports AED77 billion, and re-exports AED 154 billion. A total volume of 44 million tonnes of goods were traded through Dubai including 30 million tonnes of imports, 8 million tonnes of exports and 6 million tonnes of re-exports.

Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said the emirate's external trade sector is capable of overcoming the strong headwinds facing global trade thanks to the