English Reference
Noun

exporter

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɪkˈspɔɹtɝ/ UK /ɛkspˈɔːtɐ/ ex·porter UK spelling exporters

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.


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.

China is by far the world’s biggest manufacturer, user and exporter of batteries, e-vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels.

The Guardian· 2 Sept 2026

South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.

Al Jazeera· 29 Aug 2026

From export + -er.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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