importer

Example Sentences

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If this war continues, for Japan as a major energy net importer this is just a negative supply shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

The EU said European farmers would benefit since Mexico is a net food importer, and there are limits on how much Mexico can export sensitive goods.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

As well as being a key importer of gas, Uniper also operates major storage facilities.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The importer was extremely unpleasant, friendless, and I had no other avenue to get to him.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee