raw materials

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The new monochrome packages will go on sale in Japan May 25, Calbee said, blaming difficulties procuring raw materials such as naphtha, a petrochemical used in paints and inks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

At several points during the summit, Macron stressed that Africa "has its own agenda" and should no longer be viewed simply as a source of raw materials for foreign powers.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But he couldn't risk key businesses that rely on China's raw materials.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Moreira da Silva said moving just an average of five vessels a day of fertilisers and related raw materials through the strait would head off the crisis for farmers.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The chicken feed is one of the only raw materials he buys for the whole farm.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan