principal export

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The most important product a country sells abroad.

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  • Oil remains the nation's principal export, accounting for 80% of revenue.
  • Coffee has been Colombia's principal export for over a century.
  • The government is working to diversify beyond its principal export of copper.
  • Agricultural products serve as the country's principal export to neighboring regions.
  • Natural gas has become Russia's principal export to European markets.
  • The island's principal export is sugar, which supports the local economy.
  • Textiles were once Britain's principal export during the industrial era.
  • The region's principal export shifted from coal to renewable energy technology.
  • Beef cattle represent Australia's principal export to Asian markets.
  • The country's principal export earnings come from petroleum products.