What is the opposite of “export”?

What is the antonym of “export”?

The antonyms of export are import and buy. The antonym import refers to bringing goods or services into a country from another country, while buy refers to purchasing goods or services.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

import

To bring goods or services into a country from another country.

Example

The company decided to import the raw materials from China because they were cheaper.

buy

To obtain something by paying for it.

Example

I need to buy some groceries before I go home.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Import is the opposite of export in terms of trade between countries.
• 2. Buy is the opposite of sell and refers to purchasing goods or services.

Good things to know

• 1. Business: Use import and export to describe international trade.
• 2. Everyday Life: Use buy to refer to purchasing goods or services.
• 3. Economics: Use import and export to discuss the balance of trade between countries.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of export are import and buy. Use import to describe bringing goods or services into a country from another country, and buy to refer to purchasing goods or services. These words are useful in business, everyday life, and economics.