South Carolina

Ranks 7th (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $378 million.

The UAE ranks 12th (2009) among South Carolina's global export markets.

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

Automotive – $559.6 million or 3.8% of the state's global exports

Turbojets – $201 million or 7.8% of the state's global exports

Paper – $24 million or 2.5% of the state's global exports

Tires – $19.7 million or 0.7% of the state's global exports

Charleston is the 8th largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE (2006-09).

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 4,830 individuals in the state during 2009.