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A secondary industry is an industry that takes raw materials as input and creates finished products as output. This can be contrasted with primary industries that produce raw materials and tertiary industries that produce services. A large secondary industry is characteristic of an industrial economy. The following are illustrative examples of a secondary industry.
The production of physical products such as vehicles, furniture and housewares. Manufacturing is often done at scale in large, highly automated factories that are able to deliver a low unit cost.The production and marketing of goods that are quickly consumed such that people need to buy regularly such as food, cosmetics, toiletries and candy. The fast moving consumer goods industry is dominated by large brands with extensive manufacturing and logistics capabilities.
ConstructionThe construction of houses, buildings and other structures such as transportation infrastructure.Heavy industry is the construction of large facilities such as a hydroelectric dam and the manufacturing of large products such as aircraft.Food IndustryThe production of food and beverage products such as a bakery or brewery.
The design, production and marketing of clothing, footwear and other items that people wear.CraftProduction by hand such as a craftsperson who produces handmade traditional jewelry.|
| Type | | | Definition | An industry that takes raw materials as an input and creates finished products as an output. | | Also Known As | Secondary Sector | | Related Concepts | |
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