2. Primary Sector
Extracts or grows natural
resources
Also known as raw materials
Businesses in this sector include
animal farming, crop farming,
fishing, mining, etc.
The primary sector supports
both the secondary (supply raw
materials) and tertiary sector
(selling raw materials)
3. Secondary
Sector
Processes raw materials into
semi-processed or processed
goods
Businesses in this sector include
manufacturing businesses
(factories) and construction
businesses (building property,
roads, or bridges)
The secondary sector supports
both the primary sector (Raw-
materials) and tertiary sector
(selling finished goods)
4. Tertiary Sector
The tertiary sector is also called the service sector.
Focuses on getting products and services to consumers
Businesses in this sector include wholesalers retailers
and service-type businesses (insurance, tourism,
transport teachers, etc.)
The tertiary sector supports both the primary (buys raw
materials) and secondary sector ( buys finished goods)
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