New York

Ranks 3rd (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $1 billion.

The UAE ranks 15th (2009) among New York's global export markets.

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

Gold – $945 million or 7.3% of the state's global exports

Diamonds - $797 million or 2.8% of the state's global exports

Jewelry - $431 million or 4.8% of the state's global exports

Cars – $190 million or 6.6% of the state's global exports

New York is the 2nd largest port for trade with the UAE, Buffalo was 29th, and Ogdensburg was 35th in 2009

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 9,870 individuals in the state during 2009.