What is a materials industry?

The materials sector encompasses industries such as chemical producers (including makers of fertilizers and industrial chemicals), metals producers (including gold and copper miners and steelmakers), makers of construction materials (such as cement, bricks, glass, and gravel), and producers of wood-based goods (such as lumber and paper packaging).

What are the materials industry trends?

The data highlights the trends within the materials industry over the last year, highlighting sectors where interest and activity have surged. These trends include biomaterials, sustainable materials, fiber materials, and more. Book a free platform demo to explore all materials industry trends.

What is a materials sector?

Within this sector are the companies that supply most of the materials used in construction. That makes the companies and their stocks sensitive to changes in the business cycle. They tend to thrive when the economy is strong. The category is sometimes referred to simply as the materials sector.