Add configuration options for import

**Feature request**
It would be great to have export for utils.

**Use case**
Many users need this functionality for production deployments.

**Implementation idea**
Add a new config option `enable_export` with default `false`.

Start by locating the configuration loading and utility import/export entry points in the repository. Clarify whether the request concerns import or export, then add the agreed `enable_export` option with a default of `false`; done means the option controls export behavior for production deployments.

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