California

Ranks 4th (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $1.2 billion.

The UAE ranks 24th (2009) among California's global export markets

California's top exports to the UAE in 2006-09 include:

Aerospace – $186 million or 11.1% of the state's global exports

Automotive - $363 million or 3% of the state's global exports

Computers - $311.9 million or 1.5% of the state's global exports

Nuts – $333.8 million or 4.1% of the state's global exports

Los Angeles is the 5th largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE (2006-09), followed by San Francisco ranked 9th, and San Diego ranked 34th.

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 15,040 individuals in the state during 2009.