In Today's world, everyone is aware of the concept Export or Import, but only very few know the actual depth of it.

People think Exporting or Importing is an easy task.There are many documents and procedures that need to be followed by every exporter or importer, if he failed to do so he may face the consequences.


Export

An export is a good or service produced in one country that is sold into another country.


Import
Import means when foreign goods enter our country.


Importing and Exporting



Importing and Exporting are means of Foreign Trade. 

Foreign trade is carried out in goods and services which includes imports, exports, and the balance of foreign trade  presented separately for goods and for services. 


The total imports, exports, and balance of foreign trade are presented as summaries of products and services.

Exporting refers to the selling of goods and services from the home country to a foreign nation. Whereas, importing refers to the acquisition of foreign products and bringing them into one’s home country. 



Further, it is divided into two ways, which are,



Direct &Indirect


Every nation is blessed certain resources, assets, and skills . For instance, a couple of nations are rich in natural reserves, for instance , petroleum products, timber, fertile soil or valuable metals and minerals, while different nations have deficiencies of those resources.




Advantages of Import and Export


1. It is one among the only routes of getting into global    

    trade and import and export generate huge employment opportunities.

2. Requires less investment in terms of time and money 

    when contrasted with other methods of entering into the 
    global trade.


3. It is comparatively less risky in comparison with 
    different routes of entering in international business.


4. As no nation can be 100% self-sufficient, import and 
   export are very crucial for the functioning and growth of 
   that nation.


5. It can help Countries to access the best technologies 
    available and the best products and services in the  
    world.


6. It gives better control over the trade than setting up a 
    market and the risk is considered low



Limitations of Import and Export



1. It includes extra packaging, transportation and  

    protection and insurance costs which build up the total 
    cost of items.

2. Exporting isn’t doable in the event that the foreign nation 

    prohibits imports.


3. Domestic organizations that are closer to the client  
    could serve them better than firms outside their national 
    borders.

4. Merchandises are subject to quality standards any low-

    grade merchandise which is exported will result in 
    Country reputation and remarks on countries.


5. Obtaining licenses and documentation for foreign trade 
    is a difficult and frustrating task.

6. If you are not careful, you can lose grip on the domestic 

    market and existing customers.