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net exports

Net exports refer to the difference between the value of goods and services a country sells to other countries (exports) and the value it imports from them (imports). If a country exports more than it imports, net exports are positive, contributing to economic growth. Conversely, if it imports more than it exports, net exports are negative, which can reduce economic growth. This measure helps to understand a country's trade balance and how it interacts economically with the rest of the world. Essentially, net exports reflect whether a country is a net seller or buyer in international markets.