Virginia

Ranks 18th (2011) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2011 exports were valued at $152 million.

The UAE ranks 23rd (2011) among Virginia's global export markets.

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

Automotive – $104 million or 16.6% of the state's global automotive exports

Poultry – $25 million or 5.5% of the state's global tobacco exports

Aluminum – $10 million or 12.1% of the state's global aluminum exports

Telephones – $20 million or 2.9% of the state's global telephones exports

Norfolk is the 7th largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE (2009-2011).

Exports to the UAE supported employment of 1,560 individuals in the state during 2011.