Synonyms of raw material

raw material

noun

as in potential

the basic elements from which something can be developed

Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• potential
• material
• potentiality
• making
• substance
• timber
• possibility
• stuff
• metal
• matter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of raw material

Facilitating rapid response to shifting market signals, Brandix has built a production ecosystem that goes from raw materials to retail-ready garments, centralizing capabilities for agility. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, China’s demand for raw materials and intermediate goods would dry up, hitting commodity-exporting economies and other developing countries that depend on China as a top trading partner. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

Lula has repeatedly said that the South American nation should seek to capitalize on interest in the minerals to develop a national industry, rather than simply export the raw materials. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

The bank had expected profit to decline on the back of higher raw material and tea leaf costs, as well as expenses related to the company’s vending machine business. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026