Importer Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪmˈpɔɹtɝ

im-POR-ter

UK

ɪmpˈɔːtɐ

im-PAW-tuh

Definition

A person or company that brings goods or products into a country from abroad for sale.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or business English; often used with "major importer," "importer of record," or industry types ("wine importer"). Not used for people buying goods personally online (they are "customers").

• Spanish: importador
• Portuguese (BR): importador
• Portuguese (PT): importador
• Chinese (Simplified): 进口商
• Chinese (Traditional): 進口商
• Hindi: आयातक
• Arabic: مستورد
• Bengali: আমদানিকারক
• Russian: импортёр
• Japanese: 輸入業者
• Vietnamese: nhà nhập khẩu
• Korean: 수입업자
• Turkish: ithalatçı
• Urdu: درآمد کنندہ
• Indonesian: importir

Example Sentences

The company is a leading importer of coffee.

basic

Germany is an importer of cars from Japan.

basic

The importer paid taxes on the goods.

basic

Our family business started as a small importer of French cheese.

natural

You need a license to be an official importer in this country.

natural

After trade talks, the importer agreed to change suppliers.

natural