Texas

Ranks 2nd (2011) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2011 exports were valued at $2 billion.

The UAE ranks 22nd (2011) among Texas' global export markets.

Texas' top exports to the UAE in 2009-2011 include:

Drilling Equipment – $818 million or 4.7% of the state's global drilling equipment exports

Aircraft parts – $129 million or 11.5% of the state's global aircraft parts exports

Surveying Equipment – $262 million or 5.9% of the state's global surveying equipment exports

Automotive – $457 million or 4.5% of the state's global automotive exports

Houston-Galveston is the 3rd largest U.S. port for trade with the U.A.E. (2011)

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 23,930 individuals in the state during 2011.