importer

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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

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

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Canada became a net importer of U.S. electricity for the first time in March 2024, said Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy and natural resources at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Oil price moves remain a key driver for eurozone government bonds, given Europe’s net importer position and the supply disruption due to the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Today, Japan is the largest catcher, importer, and consumer of fish in the world.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond