raw materials

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"The costs of the products that we are making are being very greatly affected," the 42-year-old said, listing plastic, copper for the vacuum's motor and raw materials in its power cords.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Customers that have been piloting Amazon Supply Chain Services include consumer-goods giant Procter & Gamble, which is using Amazon’s freight network to ship raw materials to production facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Africa's exports to China are dominated by minerals and raw materials, such as crude oil and metallic ores.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The lack of steel and other raw materials is hampering production in various industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

A good illustration of the histories of trial and error involved is furnished by the development of gunpowder and gasoline from raw materials.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond