importer

Example Sentences

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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

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

New Zealand is a net importer of fuels such as gasoline and diesel, and relies on global exporters being able to ship goods unimpeded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

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

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee