Consumer Goods Industry
Consumer goods are the goods bought by consumers for the personal use (the end product). They are classified into two groups:
- Durables – they last a long time; to be used at least for 3 years (e.g., car, TV);
- Nondurables – to be used for less than 3 years (e.g., food, clothing).
Sectors of the Industry
According to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB), Consumer Goods industry consists of the following sectors.
Supersector |
Sector |
Subsector |
| Automobile & Parts | Automobile & Parts
|
Automobiles
Auto Parts Tires |
| Food & Beverage | Beverages
|
Brewers
Distillers & Vinners Soft Drinks |
| Food Producers
|
Farming & Fishing
Food Products |
|
| Personal & Household Goods | Household Goods & Home | Durable Household Products |
| Construction | NonDurable Household Products
Furnishings Home Construction |
|
| Leisure Goods
|
Consumer Electronics
Recreational Products Toys |
|
| Personal Goods
|
Clothing & Accessories
Footwear Personal Products |
|
| Tobacco | Tobacco |