noun
raw material cost; cost of raw materials
Business and accounting term for the expense of materials used in production.
原料費の高騰が製品価格に影響している。
The soaring cost of raw materials is affecting product prices.
今年の原料費は前年比で10％増加した。
This year's raw material costs increased by 10% compared to last year.
製造原価 is the total manufacturing cost, which includes 原料費 plus labor and overhead.
Compound of 原料 (raw material) and 費 (cost, expense).