downstream sector

AmE: /ˌdaʊnˈstriːm ˈsɛktɚ/

Definition

Definition of downstream sector - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

business

TECH.

later part of an industry that processes and sells finished products

TECH.

The company expanded its operations into the downstream sector of the oil industry.
Regulatory changes are reshaping the downstream sector worldwide.
The downstream sector faces intense competition from cheaper imports.

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Expressions with downstream

downstream effect

impact on subsequent stages

The medication's downstream effect includes improved heart function.

downstream impact

effect or consequence occurring later in a process

The new policy had a significant downstream impact on the company's revenue.

downstream industry

industry that processes or sells finished products to customers

The downstream industry includes companies that refine oil into gasoline.

downstream production

manufacturing processes occurring after initial production

The company focuses on downstream production to add value to raw materials.

Expressions with sector

manufacturing sector

part of an economy that makes physical goods in factories or plants

The manufacturing sector added thousands of new jobs last quarter.

banking sector

group of businesses that provide deposit, loan and other money services

The government introduced new regulations for the banking sector.

construction sector

part of the economy that builds houses roads and other structures

The construction sector created thousands of new jobs this year.

private sector

part of economy with private ownership

The private sector drives innovation and growth.

technology sector

companies involved in developing and manufacturing technology

Many investors are interested in the technology sector.

aviation sector

industry that includes airlines airports aircraft makers and other air transport services

The aviation sector faced major losses during the downturn in global travel.

business sector

specific area of commercial activity

He works in the business sector of technology.

economic sector

part of a country’s economy grouped by similar work or ownership

The tourism economic sector employs thousands of people in this region.

electricity sector

part of the economy that produces and delivers electric power to users

The government plans major reforms in the electricity sector next year.

energy sector

companies and organizations producing and supplying energy

Many investors are interested in the energy sector.

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French:secteur aval, ...
German:Downstream-Sektor, ...
Italian:settore downstream, ...
Spanish:sector aguas abajo, ...
Portuguese:setor downstream, ...
Chinese:下游部门, ...
Japanese:ダウンストリーム部門, ...
Arabic:قِطَاع المُصَبّ, ...
Hebrew:מֶגֶזַר בְּמוֹרַד הַזֶּרֶם, ...
Russian:downstream-сектор, ...
Ukrainian:даунстрім-сектор, ...
Hindi:डाउनस्ट्रीम सेक्टर, ...
Bengali:ডাউনস্ট্রিম খাত, ...
Catalan:sector de distribució i comercialització, ...
Czech:downstream sektor, ...
Danish:downstream-sektor, ...
Dutch:downstreamsector, ...
Greek:κατάντη τομέας, ...
Hungarian:downstream szektor, ...
Khmer:ផ្នែកខាងក្រោយនៃខ្សែសង្វាក់ឧស្សាហកម្ម, ...
Korean:다운스트림 부문, ...
Persian:بخش پایین‌دستی, ...
Polish:sektor downstream, ...
Portuguese (BR):setor downstream, ...
Romanian:sectorul downstream, ...
Swedish:nedströmssektor, ...
Thai:ภาคปลายน้ำ, ...
Turkish:downstream sektörü, ...
Vietnamese:khâu hạ nguồn, ...

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