Virginia

Ranks 20th (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $170 million.

The UAE ranks 28th (2009) among Virginia's global export markets.

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

Automotive – $62.7 million or 8.2% of the state's global exports

Tobacco – $16.3 million or 2.3% of the state's global exports

Aluminum – $15.6 million or 12.6% of the state's global exports

Telephones – $12.7 million or 2.2% of the state's global exports

Norfolk is the 7th largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE (2006-09).

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 1,850 individuals in the state during 2009.