exporter

noun

ex·​port·​er ek-ˈspȯr-tər  ˈek-ˌspȯr- 

: one that exports

specifically : a wholesaler who sells to merchants or industrial consumers in foreign countries

Examples of exporter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Australia is one of the world’s top coal exporters, and has recently approved dozens of new fossil fuel projects, including major coal mine expansions. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Nov. 2026

Yap says these costs come from administration, customs and transport fees, and are either borne by the exporter or passed on to consumers. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2026

The Emirates, which refines and processes the precious metal to send to major markets like Switzerland, India and China, was the second-biggest gold exporter in the world after Switzerland in 2024, a year after the new rules took effect. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

As a major energy exporter, Russia benefits from the spike in oil prices that the conflict has triggered, so pressing Putin to cease supporting Iran is likely a lost cause. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for exporter

• colporteur
• headquarter
• importer
• reporter
• supporter
• transporter
• mortar
• quarter
• shorter
• sorter