importer

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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

Uniper had been the country’s largest importer of natural gas from Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

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