Illinois

Ranks 6th (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $253 million.

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

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

Construction Equipment – $253.8 million, or 3.0% of the state's global exports

Tractors – $82 million or 4.4% of the state's global exports

Passenger vehicles – $65.5 million or 1.5% of the state's global exports

Generators – $28.7 million or 3.5% of the state's global exports

Pumps for Liquids - 43.8 million or 2.7% of the state's global exports

Chicago is the 15th largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE (2006-09).

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 3,090 individuals in the state during 2009.