Dubai-Hatta trade jumps 175% to Dh37.08 billion in six months
Dubai: Trade passing through the Hatta Customs Crossing surged 175% in the first half of 2026 to more than Dh37.08 billion, while the number of loaded trucks using the border point more than doubled during the same period. Trade through the crossing stood at Dh13.48 billion in the first six months of 2025, highlighting the scale of…
Trade passing through the Hatta Customs Crossing in Dubai skyrocketed 175% in the first half of 2026, reaching over Dh37.08 billion. This surge was accompanied by a 160.1% increase in loaded truck traffic, with 108,811 vehicles using the border point compared to 41,831 in the previous half-year. The number of travellers and light vehicles also more than doubled, with 919,000 people and 322,000 vehicles crossing during the period.
Dubai Customs attributed the rise to growing trade flows and measures aimed at maintaining supply chains during regional economic shifts. The Hatta crossing has become a vital overland route for commercial transport, handling goods between the UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council states. Dubai Customs' Green Corridor initiative, expanded logistics service providers, and use of smart seals on thousands of trucks helped ensure smooth trade and supply-chain continuity.
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