$239.2 billion (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 21 $170.4 billion (2007 est.)
Exports - commodities:
crude oil 45%, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates
Exports - partners:
Japan 23%, South Korea 9.4%, India 7.9%, Iran 6.5%, Thailand 5.3% (2008)
Imports:
$176.3 billion (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 25 $116.6 billion (2007 est.)
Imports - commodities:
machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food
Imports - partners: