
Intermediate goods are products, which are used as raw materials in the manufacturing of other products including finished goods. A manufacturer can use raw materials, or raw materials and semi-processed products to manufacture other products, and thus end up making intermediate goods in the process.
These products include raw materials, such as petroleum and water, to be used for making chemical substances and plastics, as well as agricultural products like rice. A manufacturer can use these raw materials to make various products, such as oil, and other materials to make different products, such as shoes, textiles, food, plastics, etc.
Semi-processed goods are products that have been partially processed. They are made from a combination of raw materials and other products. Examples of semi-processed goods include, paper, wood, coal, steel and plastic. The semi-processed products can then be further processed to produce finished goods.
Products that are already processed can either be marketed directly or used in the manufacture of other products. Some examples of products that can be sold directly include; soy beans, cotton, wheat and sugar cane. These products can be used by a manufacturer for manufacturing their own products, and these products can then be sold to consumers. Some examples of products that are used in the manufacture of other products include; soap, paint, detergent and glue.
Products that are partially processed can also be used in the manufacturing of other products. Some examples of products that can be processed include; leather, wool, cotton, paper and silk. Some manufacturers who are involved in the manufacturing of finished goods can also use these products. Some examples of finished goods products include; textiles, plastics and metals.
Intermediate products and final goods are not only used in the manufacture of goods that can be sold directly to consumers. Some manufacturers may also make use of these products in the manufacture of finished goods for the manufacturing of their own products.
Some examples of intermediate products include; paper, ink, wood and cotton cloth. Paper, ink and cotton cloth are used in the manufacture of printers, pens, notebooks and paper rolls, respectively.
Some products and materials that can be used in the manufacturing of finished goods include; petroleum, which are used in the manufacture of petrol, diesel and other energy products, and in the manufacture of motor fuel. Water is used in the manufacture of jet aircraft engines, which can then be used in the manufacture of rockets, missiles and other types of space vehicles.
Some products and materials that can also be used in the manufacture of final goods include; glass and glassware, which are used in the manufacture of wine glasses, corkscrews and other glassware. Textile yarn fibers are also manufactured and used in the manufacture of textiles.
In addition to using raw materials and finished goods in the manufacture of their own products, some manufacturers may also make use of raw materials in the production of other products. An example of raw materials products that can be used in the production of other products include; rubber products such as tools, which are used for making socks.
Goods that can also be made from raw materials are called raw materials goods. These products include; leather, fabrics and plastics that are used in the manufacturing of clothes, shoes and bags. The raw materials that are used in the manufacture of shoes, dresses and other clothing can also be used in the production of other goods.
Some manufacturers may also use raw materials in the production of finished products and finished goods. An example of products made from raw materials is, silk, wool and other textiles that are used in the manufacture of curtains, shams, pillow cases and other clothing articles.
Some other products that can be produced using raw materials in the manufacture of other products include; plastics and glass that can be used in the manufacture of other products. Materials that can also be made from raw materials include; tin cans that are used in the production of tin cans.