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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Today, Ghana remains Africa’s top gold exporter and sixth largest globally. Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025 According to reporting from Reuters, India’s textile exporters are feverishly probing European markets for new opportunities. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025 This is not the first time dangerous levels of toxic chemicals have been detected in cough medicines manufactured in India, the world’s largest generic drug exporter. Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 American businesses would pay 22% of the costs, foreign exporters would absorb 18% and 5% would be evaded, according to the Goldman Sachs analysis. Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 14 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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