U.S. Export Totals June 2013: $191.1 YTD: $1,480.7 All figures in Billions Source: US Department of Commerce
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Feature Story -
The Middle Eastern Region – A Land of Promise

The Promise Land
With a population excess of 400 million, the Middle Eastern region is one of the most vibrant markets for the American exporter. As the demand for Western foodstuff continues to grow, the seventeen countries comprising this region pose valuable markets for growers and exporters. Perhaps the greatest opportunity for U.S. export-led growth within this expanse lies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a political and economic alliance between Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). More.