7.6% growth in the index of exports unit in Abu Dhabi

Media in Abu Dhabi 23 September 2018 / WAM /

The value of the unit of exports in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi rose to 87.3% in the second quarter with a growth rate of 7.6% compared to 81.2% during the same quarter of 2017, according to the Abu Dhabi Statistics Center. At the level of the unit value of imports, it also increased to 108.7% in the second quarter of this year compared to 103.4% in the same quarter of 2017. The Statistics Center in Abu Dhabi presents this data for the index of the unit value of exports and imports for the second quarter of 2018 by the year 2014 according to the “Harmonized System” categories and the classification of “broad economic categories”. The UAE is one of the developed countries that has established its position on the global trade map, and has remained the most important market for commodity exports and imports at the level of the countries of the region. The economic development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has taken a great deal of interest in the political leadership and government plans to achieve progress and development and keep pace with the developed world. As a result of this interest, the development of the emirate has reached a very advanced stage and the development of the national economy has reached global levels by having the competitive advantages of many economies regionally and globally. The Abu Dhabi Statistics Center is responsible for issuing all official statistics that serve Abu Dhabi Plan requirements in providing accurate statistical information and data to support the decision-making process.