importer

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But the conflict and the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to a surge in global oil and natural-gas prices, with the eurozone particularly exposed as a net importer of energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Brazil's exports were diverted to Europe, with Germany overtaking the US as the biggest importer of Brazilian beans over the course of 2025, cushioning Europe's coffee drinkers to a degree.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Uniper had been the country’s largest importer of natural gas from Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The company, currently valued at around 18 billion euros, was Germany's biggest gas importer when it was nationalised, and is a key supplier to industrial companies and local authorities.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Girard was a rich Frenchman with a finger in every pie; he was a merchant, an importer, and a banker.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson