industries based on raw materials with examples

On the Basis of Source of Raw Material

On the basis of source of raw materials, industries are classified as under:

1. Agro-based Industries.

Agro-based industries are those industries which draw raw material from agriculture. Cotton textile, jute textile and sugar are examples of such agro-based industries.

2.Mineral-based Industries.

These industries are those which get raw materials from minerals like iron and steel and cement industries.

3. Pastoral-based Industries.

These industries depend upon animals for their raw material. Hides, skins, shoes, dairy, etc. are some of the pastoral-based industries.

4. Forest-based Industries.

Paper, plywood, lac, rayon, resin, furniture, sports are forest-based industries.