Exporter

/ɪkˈspɔːrtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a person or organization that sells goods or services to another country.
The exporter shipped 100 tons of rice to the international market.
a business or entity that produces products to be sold abroad.
As an exporter, the company is crucial in driving the national economy.
a person who carries out the act of export.
The exporter must comply with international trade regulations.
an entity that manages all logistics and documentation required for exporting goods.
The exporter handled all the paperwork necessary for customs clearance.

Etymology

Middle English, from the Latin 'exportare', where 'ex-' means 'out' and 'portare' means 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

export market:
A market where products are sold to foreign countries.
export license:
A government authorization required to export certain goods.
export trade:
The activity of selling goods or services to another country.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Ex
He's an ex who now runs his own export business.
Trade-slinger
He's a trade-slinger, always moving products across borders.