BASIS FOR COMPARISON | IMPORT | EXPORT |
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Meaning | Import is when a company buys goods from another country, with the aim of reselling it in the domestic market. | Export is when a company provides goods and services to other countries for selling purposes. |
Objective | To meet the demand for goods which are not available in the domestic country. | To increase the market share or global presence. |
Represents | High level of import is an indicator of robust domestic demand. | A high level of export is an indicator of a trade surplus. |