Materials

The basic materials sector encompasses a wide range of companies that are focused on discovering and developing raw materials. The sector includes companies engaged in mining and refining as well as companies that manufacture chemicals, forestry products, construction materials, glass, paper and related products.

The industries under the Materials sector include:

• Chemicals
• Construction Materials
• Containers & Packaging
• Metals & Mining
• Paper & Forest Products

Since companies comprising the Materials sector operate at the very beginning of the supply chain, they are vulnerable to changes in commodity prices and the business cycle.

Tap below to watch a short video about mining, harvesting and milling companies operating in the Materials sector.