@david @HistoPol
I think that is accurate as to why the export was added but the discussion is to add some kind of import. I saw a Github package that parsed the download archive, retooted with everything unlisted so it wouldn't spam the timeline but it isn't part of actual official package. I'll have to find the link later and tag you. It was just being tested and rudimentary. I don't think it will ever be added officially, though because of issues it would cause instances.
@paul @HistoPol
Yes, I sent you several replies about it.
It isn't going to happen officially in Mastodon.