North Dakota

Ranks 38th (2009) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2009 exports were valued at $5 million.

The UAE ranks 16th (2009) among North Dakota's global export markets.

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

Loaders – $43 million or 4.5% of the state's global exports

Sunflower Seeds - $7.8 million or 4.3% of the state's global exports

Peas and Lentils - $3.2 million or 1.6% of the state's global exports

Pembina is the 36th largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE (2006-09).

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 80 individuals in the state during 2009.