The term "food export" can be used interchangeably with several synonyms such as "food shipment," "food trade," or "food distribution." These terms refer to the shipping or distribution of food products to other countries or regions. Other synonyms include "agricultural export," which includes the export of not just food, but also agricultural products such as coffee and cotton. "Commodity export" refers to the trade of any primary product, including food. Lastly, "food sales" can also be used interchangeably with "food export," as both terms refer to the process of selling food products to other countries or regions. Regardless of the synonym used, the concept remains the same, which is the exportation of food products.