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import penetration
import penetrationThe proportion of the market for a particular type of good that is supplied by imports. A rise in import penetration may result from an increase in demand which cannot be met from domestic sources, from worsening of the competitiveness of domestic suppliers, or from relaxation or removal of restrictions on imports.
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