The phrase "export commodity" refers to a product or item that is produced in one country and sold or traded to other countries. It is something valuable that a country produces and sells to make money or strengthen its economy. Full definition
Coffee is a major export commodity: it is the top agricultural export for numerous places and is among the world's largest legal agricultural exports. (coffeefromkona.com)
This network provides capacity advantages for import and export commodities with national gateway management. (aitworldwide.com)
Keeping prices low offers a short - term benefit, but in the longer run, giveaways of chief export commodities undermines exports, which invites greater economic and political trouble. (sciencedaily.com)