Industry overview
- Global ranking in industrial production
- #22
- Industrial value added
- 2,448100 million dollars
- Including manufacturing industries
- 518100 million dollars
- Space
- 9.910 thousand km²
- population
- 1,15110 thousand people
- Official language
- Arabic
The most important industrial sectors
Oil and gas extraction and refining
Abu Dhabi controls the bulk of production, with growing refining capacity in Ruwais.
Aluminum smelting
One of the world's largest producers of primary aluminum, with a growing downstream manufacturing industry.
Petrochemicals and fertilizers
Complexes in Ruwais produce polymers, fertilizers and intermediates.
Building materials
Cement, iron and architectural aluminium, supported by strong demand from the construction sector.
Food processing and re-export
Free zones designated for food, medicine and consumer goods for regional re-export.
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- Industrial Value Added (2024)
- 2,448 100 million dollars
- Including manufacturing (2024)
- 518 100 million dollars
- Global industrial ranking
- #22
- Space
- 9.9 10 thousand km²
- Population
- 1,151 10 thousand people
- Main sectors
- Oil and gas extraction and refining, aluminum smelting, petrochemicals and fertilizers, building materials, food processing and re-export
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most important industrial sectors in the United Arab Emirates?
The most important industrial sectors in the United Arab Emirates are: oil and gas extraction and refining, aluminum smelting, petrochemicals and fertilizers, building materials, food processing and re-export.
What are the key opportunities for businesses in the UAE?
The UAE industry relies on oil and gas extraction and refining, aluminum smelting, petrochemicals and fertilisers, building materials, food processing and re-exports; Local companies can build on these components to meet local and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (2024 edition, updated) and is updated annually.
What are the main challenges facing the industrial sector?
Like many economies, the industrial sector seeks to deepen value addition and promote regional integration, and the details vary by sector.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (2024 data, latest update). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current dollars. Last update: 2026-10-08