DAFZA's Non-oil Foreign Trade Exceeded AED119 Bn In 2020
Faizan Hashmi Published May 05, 2021 | 11:15 PM
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 05th May, 2021) Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced that its foreign non-oil trade reached more than AED119 billion in 2020. The free zone contributed 10 percent to Dubai's non-oil foreign trade and 25 percent to the total trade in free zones in the emirate of Dubai. This affirms the free zone's capability in overcoming the challenges and consequences of the pandemic. The results demonstrate DAFZA's integrated ecosystem that ensures continuity of global trade despite various economic conditions and fluctuations.
DAFZA's trade witnessed exceptional growth compared to the same period last year during the third and fourth quarters in 2020 by 36.4 percent and 23 percent, respectively. The free zone also achieved a trade surplus of AED15.8 billion, which accounted for AED 8.5 billion in the first half and AED7.4 billion in the second half of the year.
In H2 2020, DAFZA witnessed growth in total trade by 7.1 percent compared to the first half of the year. This is due to the increase in imports of all types of goods by 10.7 percent and exports by 7 percent, and re-exports by 4.5 percent.
Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of DAFZA, said: "Under the directions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai, several economic stimulus packages and strategic initiatives have been implemented. These ongoing activities aim to support the economic landscape and business operations within the emirate. Other strategies aimed at enhancing logistical operations and ensuring smooth trade processes have allowed the emirate to continue on its path to recovery following the implications brought on by the pandemic.
"The continuous accomplishments reflect Dubai's role in sustaining economic activities and enhancing trade on a regional and global scale in the face of crises and unprecedented events.
DAFZA consistently contributes to the enhancement and continuity of trade activities. The free zone will continue to provide the necessary capabilities to allow the emirate's economic landscape to flourish and further expand its reach within crucial industries and regions," Al Zarooni added.
In terms of goods – machinery and electrical equipment ranked first for DAFZA's trade in 2020, making up 76.7 percent and a value of AED51.7 billion for exports and re-exports, and 74.8 percent and a value of AED 38.6 billion for imports. Pearls, semi-precious stones and metals followed this with 16.2 v and a value of AED 10.9 billion for exports and re-exports, and 17.7 percent and a value of AED 9.1 billion for imports. Both sectors represent 93 percent of DAFZA's total trade.
Asia ranked first in terms of major trading partners with a percentage of 42.6 v share in total DAFZA trade, followed by MENA countries with 37.9 percent, in which the GCC countries accounted for 17.8 percent. Europe ranked third with a rate of 13.6 percent in total DAFZA trade. China was DAFZA's biggest trade partner in 2020, with 27 percent of a trade valued at AED 32.3 billion, followed by Iraq with 10 percent at AED11.8 billion. India was third with 7 percent at AED 8.6 billion. In terms of imports, China ranked first with 62.6 percent, followed by India with 15.5 percent and USA with 5 percent. Iraq ranked first in exports and accounted for 17.5 percent, followed by Switzerland with 7.5 percent and Saudi Arabia with 6.2 percent.
had launched a series of economic stimulation packages to support multinational companies and SME's during the unprecedented economic challenges of the pandemic across all sectors. The incentive packages proved their value in ensuring companies have the flexibility to mitigate the challenges of the pandemic, in line with Dubai's approach and objectives.
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