Minnesota

Ranks 26th (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $88 million.

The UAE ranks 29th (2009) among Minnesota's global export markets.

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

Filtration – $36.7 million or 2.8% of the state's global exports

Small Vehicles – $15.8 million or 1.8% of the state's global exports

Footwear – $11.6 million or 9.2% of the state's global exports

Computers – $5.3 million or 0.3% of the state's global exports

Minneapolis is the 27th largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE (2006-09).

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 1,070 individuals in the state during 2009.