raw material

Example Sentences

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"Rising inflation, higher raw material costs and the need for heavy marketing investment can make it difficult for them to survive, even when their sustainability credentials are strong."

From BBC

The Middle East also produces nearly a fifth of the world’s liquid natural gas, which is an essential raw material used to produce nitrogen fertilizer.

From MarketWatch

On the sixth day of the Middle East conflict, shipping traffic has largely ground to a halt as security risks and soaring insurance costs deter vessels, disrupting the flow of raw materials and metals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Higher costs for energy and raw materials will be exacerbated by shipping disruption.

From Barron's

Inflation is largely flowing through to customers from higher costs that companies themselves are facing: Businesses talked about higher costs for insurance, energy, and raw materials, including expenses from tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal