exporter

noun

ex·​port·​er ek-ˈspȯr-tər How to pronounce exporter (audio) ˈek-ˌspȯr- How to pronounce exporter (audio)
: one that exports
specifically : a wholesaler who sells to merchants or industrial consumers in foreign countries

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Bangladesh has long been the second largest apparel exporter in the world, after China, and events over the last year have been chipping away at the industry morale, and productivity. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025 China is the largest global exporter of timber products. Justyna Gudzowska, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025 Japan’s government set up an emergency relief fund for its exporters, especially scallop growers, and has sought alternative overseas markets. Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025 Leah Millis | Reuters Chinese exporters are looking to diversify away from the U.S. market, according to industry surveys and economists, undeterred by the temporary tariff truce, while American firms accelerate efforts to shift production out of China. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for exporter

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exporter was in 1623

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“Exporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exporter. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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