export investment & finance definition
To
sell goods or services to a company in another country. The level of exports
helps to determine a country’s trade balance. If exports exceed the amount of
imports, then the country has a trade surplus. If imports exceed exports, then
the country has a trade deficit.
See export in Wall Street Words
A good or service that is produced in one country and then sold to and consumed in another country. Because many companies are heavily dependent on exports for sales, any factors such as government policies or exchange rates that affect exports can have significant impact on corporate profits. Compare
import. See also
balance of trade.
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