noun
manufacturing industry
Refers broadly to industries that process raw materials into finished goods. Often used in economic or industrial contexts.
加工産業はこの地域の主要な雇用源です。
The manufacturing industry is the main source of employment in this region.
製造業 is a more common term for 'manufacturing industry' in everyday use, while 加工産業 is slightly more formal and emphasizes the processing aspect.
Compound of 加工 (processing) and 産業 (industry).