Washington

Ranks 1st (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $2.9 billion.

The UAE ranks 5th (2009) among Washington's global export markets.

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

Aerospace – $6.7 billion or 9.0% of the state's global exports

Apples - $73.7 million or 4.8% of the state's global exports

Pears – $11 million or 4.2% of the state's global exports

Forage – $47.7 million or 5.0% of the state's global exports

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

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 31,930 individuals in the state during 2009.