importer

Example Sentences

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As a major crude oil importer, India is exposed to higher oil and gas costs, and supply-side disruptions that threaten to swell its import bill and fuel a rise in inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

China is the world’s largest soybean importer, relying heavily on imports to feed its massive hog and poultry industries.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“They may pass the costs to the American importer and exporter and ultimately to their customers, whether it be American consumers, factories or others who buy and sell these products.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

South Korea is a major energy importer, relying heavily on oil, gas and key industrial commodities from the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

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

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee