is it better to export goods than import goods 
for each country this answer will be different in many cases it is better to import some goods and export others each country is often more proficient in manufacturing certain goods based on its climate citizen skillset or access to raw materials therefore it s arguably best for a company to manufacture and export what it is more efficient at doing so and revert to importing other goods where it may be economically challenging to produce on its own a great example is produce where certain countries simply have better arable lands and climate conditions to grow certain food 