# Characteristics of Export and Global Export Maps

Export maps and global export maps can export both labeled and unlabeled routes. If you want to export only one or the other, you can use a match mpls-label command in the export or global export route map.

Table 90 lists additional characteristics of export and global export maps.

Table 90: Characteristics of Export and Global Export Maps

Characteristic | Export | Global Export
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Distributes routes to the global BGP VPN RIB local to the VR. This RIB is often referred to as the core VPN RIB. | Yes | –
Distributes routes to the global BGP non-VPN RIB local to the VR. This RIB is often referred to as the core non-VPN RIB or core RIB. | – | Yes
Exports all types of routes (received routes, redistributed routes, network routes, aggregate routes, and auto-summary routes). | Yes | –
Exports only locally originated routes (all routes other than those that have been received). | – | Yes
Exports both best and non-best routes. The best route selection is made again in the core after the export. | Yes | Yes