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US/ɪkˈspɔːr.tər/
UK/ɪkˈspɔː.tə/
a person, company or country that sells goods to other countries
In context
Vietnam is one of the world's largest exporters of coffee.
The company started as a small exporter of handmade furniture.
A weaker currency helps exporters because their goods become cheaper abroad.
Words that go with exporter
adjective + noun
- major exporterBrazil is a major exporter of sugar and beef.
- leading exporterThe country is the leading exporter of rice in the region.
- net exporterThe country has become a net exporter of electricity.
- largest exporterChina is the largest exporter of electronics.
- small exporterSmall exporters often struggle with shipping costs.
noun + preposition
- exporter of oilNorway is a big exporter of oil and gas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Vietnam is a big exporter rice.Correct: Vietnam is a big exporter of rice.