It was the staple industry until the mid-19th century.

When the mining industry started to decline, forestry became a new staple industry.

By the end of the 18th Century, the spinning of wool yarn from local raw materials was a staple industry for crofters.

Within this overall decline there was a steady structural shift from traditional staple industries to the more buoyant ones as measured by international demand.

Textiles and jewelry manufacturing were the staple industries of the town by 1832 but buttons were king.

Leicester did not have a staple industry at this time and the high degree of dependence on the surrounding countryside is evident at once.

While this crop was marginally successful, between 1866 and 1847, sugar was soon to become the staple industry.

His portrayal of Henry Kissinger in this film had become a familiar comic staple industry wide.

Despite its focus on Youngstown's former staple industry, the center has faced difficulties related to low patronage.

The Wallaceburg Brass Company was the third staple industry.