importer

Example Sentences

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Indonesia is a net oil importer and is particularly impacted by the rising crude costs, though the government insists it will leave subsidised fuel prices unchanged.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The shale revolution has transformed the U.S. from the world’s largest importer of oil to the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas and largest exporter of liquefied natural gas.

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

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

Instead, Dasch lied again, telling them he was a salesman for an importer and exporter of goods that had secretly benefited Nazi Germany.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple