Word
exporter
Phoneticsex·porter
US/ɪkˈspɔɹtɝ/
UK/ɛkspˈɔːtɐ/
Countable noun Business
Definition
n. a person, company, or country that sells goods or services to other countries. You use this when talking about international trade and business.
n. a person, country, or business entity that sends goods or services to another country for sale. Refers to the source of the trade flow.
Examples
“Brazil is a major exporter of coffee to the rest of the world.”
“The government introduced new tax breaks to help every local exporter compete more effectively in the global market.”
“As a leading exporter of high-tech components, the nation maintains a significant trade surplus with its neighbors, though it remains vulnerable to fluctuations in global demand.”
Examples
simple
“Brazil is a major exporter of coffee to the rest of the world.”
contextual
“The government introduced new tax breaks to help every local exporter compete more effectively in the global market.”
complex
“As a leading exporter of high-tech components, the nation maintains a significant trade surplus with its neighbors, though it remains vulnerable to fluctuations in global demand.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to specify the goods being traded.
Real-World Examples
“China is by far the world’s biggest manufacturer, user and exporter of batteries, e-vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels.” “South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.” Etymology
From export + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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