Rhode Island

Ranks 46th (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $5.8 million.

The UAE ranks 38th (2009) among Rhode Island's global export markets.

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

Yachts – $2.3 million or 14.1% of the state's global exports

Water Filters – $1.3 million or 8.0% of the state's global exports

Photo Frames – $1.2 million or 45.1% of the state's global exports

Pens – $516 thousand or 0.9% of the state's global exports

Providence is the 40th largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE (2006-09).

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 60 individuals in the state during 2009.