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Economy

• Economic Aggregates

• Merchandise Foreign Trade

• Prices

• Financial Statistics

• Government Finance

• Wages and Compensation

• Foreign Investment

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 1.3. Prices 1.3.1 Contribution of Different Expenditure Groups to the Overall
Annual Percentage Change in Prices in 2014 Compared with 2013
Price statistics and consumer price indices provide data on price levels in (%)
many sectors such as the consumer sector, building materials and many
Weight Relative
others in addition to important indicators such as the inflation rate. Statistics Major Expenditure Groups Contribution
(100.0) Change
Centre – Abu Dhabi periodically collects price data from different sources in
the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Food and beverages 16.1 2.5 14.0

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is compiled from these data sources, Tobacco 0.3 3.3 0.3
measures changes in the prices of goods and services between two periods
of time, namely the base period and the comparison period. The CPI Clothing and footwear 9.8 0.9 2.3
measures the annual and monthly inflation rates detailed by household type
and welfare level. Housing, water, electricity, gas,
37.9 4.0 46.1
and other fuels
The key results from 2014 CPI calculations were: Fixtures and fittings, household
• The inflation rate was 3.2% during 2014, as indicated by a rise in the CPI equipment, and routine 4.8 11.1 17.1
from 124.5 points in 2013 to 128.5 points in 2014. household maintenance

Health 0.8 -0.1 -0.0

• The ‹Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels› group contributed
the largest rise in the index during 2014 compared with the same period Transportation 9.7 0.0 0.1
of 2013, contributing 46.1% to the change. This contribution resulted
from an increase of 4.0% in the prices of this group. Communication 7.7 -0.1 -0.3

• The ‹Furnishings, household equipment and routine household Recreation and culture 2.4 2.7 1.8
maintenance› group contributed 17.1% of the overall increase occurring Education 2.6 4.5 5.0
during 2014 compared with 2013. This contribution resulted from an
increase of 11.1% in the prices of this group. Hotels and restaurants 3.4 4.7 6.3
Miscellaneous goods and
• The prices of ‹Miscellaneous goods and services› rose by 5.4% during 4.6 5.4 7.4
services
2014 compared with 2013. This group contributed 7.4% of the total
increase achieved by all groups. Source: Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi

• The ‹Food and beverages› group contributed 14.0% of the overall

increase in 2014, reflecting an increase of 2.5% in prices of this group
during 2014 compared with 2013. Figure 1.3.2. Relative Change in Average Prices for the Main Expenditure
Groups in 2014 Compared with 2013
Figure 1.3.1. Annual Rates of Inflation

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 1.3.2 Relative Change in the Prices of the Main Expenditure Groups 1.3.3 Monthly CPI in 2014 compared with 2013
(2007=100) (2007=100)

Percentage Change 2013 2014

Weight
Groups of Commodities and Services Month
(100.0) Current Month - Current Month -
2013 2014 CPI CPI
Previous Month Previous Month
Food and beverages 16.1 1.8 2.5
January 123.5 0.2 126.0 0.1
Tobacco 0.3 7.7 3.3
February 123.2 -0.3 126.3 0.3
Clothing and footwear 9.8 2.7 0.9
March 123.5 0.3 126.4 0.1
Housing, water, electricity, gas and
37.9 -0.1 4.0
other fuels
April 123.2 -0.2 126.8 0.4
Furnishing, household equipment and
4.8 2.6 11.1
routine household maintenance May 123.6 0.3 127.0 0.2

Health 0.8 1.1 -0.1

June 124.1 0.6 128.8 1.8
Transport 9.7 2.8 0.0
July 124.7 0.6 128.7 -0.1
Communication 7.7 -0.1 -0.1
August 125.0 0.3 129.3 0.6
Recreation and culture 2.4 -0.1 2.7

Education 2.6 3.3 4.5 September 125.9 0.9 130.6 1.3

Restaurant and hotels 3.4 4.8 4.7 October 125.7 -0.2 130.6 0.1

Miscellaneous goods and services 4.6 0.8 5.4 November 125.9 0.2 130.5 -0.1

Source: Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi December 126.0 0.1 131.2 0.6

1.3.3 Annual Inflation Rates for the months of 2014 Source: Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi

5.0 Figure 1.3.4. Monthly CPI

4.0 132.0

3.0 130.0

2.0 128.0

126.0
1.0
124.0
0.0
122.0

2014 2013

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 1.3.4 Annual CPI and Inflation Rates 2007 - 2014 1.3.6 CPI by Household Welfare Level for 2013 and 2014
Bottom- Top-
Year CPI Inflation Rate (%) Year Bottom Middle Top
Middle Middle
2007 100
2013 125.5 126.0 125.5 124.9 123.4
2008 114.9 14.9
2014 128.5 129.8 129.6 129.0 127.5
2009 115.8 0.8
Relative
2.4 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.4
2010 119.3 3.1 Change %

2011 121.6 1.9 Source: Statistic Centre - Abu Dhabi

2012 122.9 1.1

2013 124.5 1.3 Figure 1.3.6. Relative Change in the CPI by Household Welfare Level in
2014 Compared with 2013
2014 128.5 3.2
3.5

Source: Statistic Centre - Abu Dhabi 3.0

2.5
1.3.5. Average CPI Values by Household Type for 2013 and 2014
2.0
Year Citizen Non-Citizen Share 1.5
1.0
2013 124.0 125.0 125.4
0.5
2014 128.2 128.9 128.5
0.0
Relative Change % 3.4 3.1 2.5

Source: Statistic Centre - Abu Dhabi

1.3.5 Relative Change in CPI by Household Type in 2014 compared with 2013

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 1.3.7 Relative Change in the Price Averages of the Main Groups of Figure 1.3.7 Percentage Change in Average Price of the Main Groups of
Building Materials in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Building Materials in 2014 Compared with 2013
Relative Relative Relative Relative
Change Change Change Change 10.0
Groups
2010 /2011 2011 /2012 2012 /2013 2013 /2014 8.0
(%) (%) (%) (%) 6.0
Cement 0.0 5.9 0.0 2.2 4.0
2.0
Aggregates & sand 9.6 6.4 7.2 8.8
0.0
Concrete -6.0 -4.5 -1.9 0.0 -2.0
Steel 15.7 -8.3 -3.7 -4.6 -4.0
Wood 4.9 -2.7 1.2 4.4 -6.0

Block -8.7 -1.8 -7.3 -0.3

Roofing materials 3.9 0.7 0.7 0.0
Waterproofing
9.9 4.5 0.7 0.4
products
Waterproofing
bituminous na na na na
membrane
Natural stone 5.9 -4.5 12.6 5.3

Tiles and marble 2.4 0.1 2.9 -1.1

Sanitary ware
Bathroom set without
1.3 8.9 13.1 0.1
accessories
Bathroom set with
0.6 0.7 5.0 -2.5
accessories
Sink stainless steel
-7.4 3.7 0.9 -2.4
with mixer-single
False ceiling -0.2 0.4 -0.8 -0.6
Paints 4.2 1.9 -1.4 -4.4
Glass -12.7 9.7 13.0 0.1
Pipes
(PVC) Pipes -2.9 -13.2 -6.7 -1.7

(UPVC) Pipes -3.3 -2.8 -0.5 -2.9

Wires
Small building 10.4 -13.5 -8.4 -4.0
Apartments 21.5 -19.2 -7.5 -2.1
Residential towers 9.9 -7.0 -9.9 -6.9
Power cable 25.8 -6.6 -4.4 -3.6
Transport
34.1 6.6 -2.4 -1.7
equipment
Employment / with
0.1 -1.1 9.9 -5.3
all services
Diesel 9.7 0.0 0.0 0.0

Source: Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi

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 1.3.8 Industrial Producer Price Index during 2013 and 2014 1.3.9 Industrial Production Index during 2013 and 2014
Base year Percentage Base year Percentage
Economic Activities PPI 2013 PPI 2014 Economic Activities IPI 2013 IPI 2014
2012 change 2012 change
Manufacturing 100 99.0 97.9 -1.1 Manufacturing 100 99.1 101.0 1.9
Manufacture of food products 100 101.9 98.7 -3.2 Manufacture of food products 100 100.5 105.2 4.7
Manufacture of beverages 100 100.0 100.0 0.0 Manufacture of beverages 100 93.7 86.4 -7.8
Manufacture of textiles 100 102.6 104.0 1.4 Manufacture of textiles 100 111.4 107.2 -3.8
Manufacture of wearing apparel 100 101.5 103.5 2.0 Manufacture of wearing apparel 100 116.4 118.0 1.3
Manufacture of leather and Manufacture of leather and
100 99.6 106.5 6.9 100 85.5 207.0 142.0
related products related products
Manufacture of wood and of Manufacture of wood and of
products of wood and cork, products of wood and cork,
except furniture; manufacture 100 102.7 101.8 -0.8 except furniture; manufacture 100 112.6 96.1 -14.7
of articles of straw and plaiting of articles of straw and plaiting
materials materials
Manufacture of paper and paper Manufacture of paper and paper
100 101.5 101.2 -0.3 100 137.0 167.3 22.1
products products
Printing and reproduction of Printing and reproduction of
100 102.4 107.9 5.4 100 103.7 94.3 -9.1
recorded media recorded media
Manufacture of coke and refined Manufacture of coke and refined
100 97.3 91.4 -6.1 100 100.5 95.1 -5.4
petroleum products petroleum products
Manufacture of chemicals and Manufacture of chemicals and
100 99.3 96.6 -2.7 100 95.6 114.3 19.5
chemical products chemical products
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemical and 100 97.7 90.9 -7.0 medicinal chemical and 100 117.0 418.1 257.5
botanical products botanical products
Manufacture of rubber and Manufacture of rubber and
100 99.4 92.0 -7.5 100 132.3 110.9 -16.2
plastics products plastics products
Manufacture of other non- Manufacture of other non-
100 98.2 97.2 -1.0 100 86.9 88.6 1.9
metallic mineral products metallic mineral products
Manufacture of basic metals 100 94.5 92.6 -2.1 Manufacture of basic metals 100 93.4 107.6 15.3
Manufacture of fabricated metal Manufacture of fabricated metal
products, except machinery and 100 100.6 110.3 9.7 products, except machinery and 100 94.9 89.5 -5.7
equipment equipment
Manufacture of computer, Manufacture of computer,
100 98.7 96.4 -2.3 100 90.0 183.5 103.9
electronic and optical products electronic and optical products
Manufacture of electrical Manufacture of electrical
100 96.4 92.3 -4.2 100 111.9 115.3 3.1
equipment equipment
Manufacture of machinery and Manufacture of machinery and
100 100.0 101.9 1.9 100 157.5 141.6 -10.1
equipment n.e.c. equipment n.e.c.
Manufacture of motor vehicles, Manufacture of motor vehicles,
100 106.5 113.3 6.4 100 94.6 126.6 33.9
trailers and semi-trailers trailers and semi-trailers
Manufacture of other transport Manufacture of other transport
100 139.0 200.9 44.6 100 128.6 84.6 -34.3
equipment equipment
Manufacture of furniture 100 101.3 112.9 11.4 Manufacture of furniture 100 98.1 109.1 11.2
Other manufacturing 100 100.8 92.1 -8.7 Other manufacturing 100 98.3 185.0 88.1
Repair and installation of Repair and installation of
100 99.8 99.6 -0.2 100 96.4 96.3 -0.1
machinery and equipment machinery and equipment

Source: Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi Source: Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi

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