The phrase "downstream sector" refers to the part of a production process that involves the distribution, marketing, and sale of finished products. It is the stage where products are delivered to consumers or end-users. Full definition
First study of downstream sector's exposure to climate risk finds refinery values and earnings could halve by 2035 (carbontracker.org)
One of the key reasons is that the tables can be turned year over year or even sequentially, such that upstream and downstream sectors swap sides, with one period's financial engine becoming the next quarter's laggard, or vice versa. (fool.com)
The grain sector underpins many downstream sectors within the organic industry (eggs, corn chips, baby food and bread) and without a unified approach to increasing production, shortages will continue, imports of processed food will increase, and export market opportunities will be lost. (austorganic.com)