imports
n. C / Un. goods or services that a country buys from another country. These are the products that come into your country from abroad to be sold.
n. commodities or services brought into one country from another for sale or trade. Often used in the plural to refer to the total volume of such goods.
The country relies on oil imports to meet its energy needs.
The government recently increased taxes on luxury car imports to encourage people to buy vehicles made locally.
Economists are monitoring the sharp rise in food imports, as it may indicate that domestic agricultural production is failing to keep pace with the growing population.
Commonly used in the plural when referring to the general category of goods; the singular form often refers to the act of bringing a specific item in.