Washington

Ranks 1st (2011) among US states exporting merchandise to the UAE. 2011 exports were valued at $2.8 billion.
The UAE ranks 5th (2011) among Washington's global export markets.
Washington's top exports to the UAE in 2009-2011 include:

Aircraft – $6 billion or 7.9% of the state's global aircraft exports

Apples - $95 million or 4.8% of the state's global apples exports

Pears – $14 million or 5.0% of the state's global pears exports

Forage – $139 million or 11.7% of the state's global forage exports

Seattle is the second largest U.S. port for trade with the UAE in 2011.
Exports to the UAE supported employment of 30,778 individuals in the state during 2011.
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Washington State Report 2011.pdf