noun
processing cost; manufacturing cost
Refers to the cost incurred in processing or manufacturing a product, often used in business and accounting contexts.
この製品の加工費は予想以上に高い。
The processing cost of this product is higher than expected.
加工費を削減するために新しい機械を導入した。
We introduced new machinery to reduce manufacturing costs.
材料費 refers to the cost of raw materials, distinct from the processing cost (加工費) incurred to transform them.
Compound of 加工 (processing) and 費 (cost, expense).