importer

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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

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

Since the European Union is a net energy importer, the 27-nation bloc is extremely vulnerable to any fluctuations in energy prices.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Uniper was Germany’s largest importer of Russian natural gas, flows of which were cut off after the diplomatic crisis that followed Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor early in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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