raw material

1. An unprocessed natural product used in manufacture.
2. Unprocessed material of any kind: These data are the raw material for the analysis.

Unfinished goods used in the manufacture of a product. For example, a steelmaker uses iron ore and other metals in producing steel. A publishing company uses paper and ink to create books, newspapers, and magazines. Raw materials are carried on a company's balance sheet as inventory in the current assets section.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
  Synonym: staple