Exporters
/ɪkˈspɔːrtərz/
Definitions
Businesses or individuals that send goods or services from their country to other countries for sale.
/ɪkˈspɔːrtərz/
Companies or individuals that sell goods or services to other countries.
The country's exporters are experiencing increased demand for their agricultural products.
💡 Simply: Imagine a store that sends its products to stores in other countries. The company that sends the goods is an exporter! Like, if your favorite toy store sends toys to a store in France, that toy store is acting as an exporter!
👶 For kids: Someone who sends things to other countries to sell.
More Examples
Exporters in the textile industry are facing challenges due to fluctuating global prices.
The government provides incentives to exporters to boost the economy.
Many local exporters are participating in the trade fair to find new partners.
How It's Used
"The largest exporters in the region contribute significantly to the national economy."
"Trade agreements often impact the success of local exporters."
From "export" + "-er" (agent suffix). "Export" itself comes from the Latin "ex" (out) and "portare" (to carry), signifying 'to carry out' of a country.
The term 'exporter' began to gain significant usage with the rise of international trade and mercantilism in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly with the establishment of trading companies such as the East India Company.
Memory tip
Think of 'porters' carrying goods 'out' to sell - EXporters.