Which ASX 200 market sector GAINED value during last week's rout?

The Australian share market was in turmoil over US tariffs last week, but one sector outshone its peers.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell 314.2 points, or 3.94%, last week to finish at an eight-month low of 7,667.8 points.

The ASX 200's positive trajectory for the week came to an abrupt end on Wednesday after the US revealed its reciprocal tariffs.

Uncertainty over how the reciprocal US tariffs, which go on top of other existing tariffs, would impact ASX shares caused a three-day rout.

Based on closing values, selling pressure pushed the ASX 200 into an official market correction, down 10.38% from its 14 February record.

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Which market sector actually gained value amid the drama?

Only one ASX 200 market sector shone through the sea of red last week.

That was the consumer staples sector, which rose by 2.53%.

It was the only ASX 200 sector to finish in the green last week.

At the opposite end of the scale, the energy sector was trashed, diving 13.16%, while technology lost 8.31%, and materials fell 7.08%.

Let's review what happened last week.

Consumer staple shares led the ASX sectors last week

Consumer staples is considered a safe-haven market sector given its reliable earnings in all market conditions.

The ASX 200 supermarket shares survived the rout well.

Over the five trading days, the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price lifted 5.19% to close at $31.13 on Friday.

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price rose 7.53% to $21.13, which is a record high.

IGA network owner Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS) lifted 2.68% to $3.26 per share.

Among the ASX 200 wine shares, Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) lost 12.65% to finish the week at a 52-week low of $8.63.

Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV) shares lifted 2.83% to $4.

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares fell 3.35% to $7.78.

ASX 200 agricultural share Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) fell 3.62% to close at $6.66 on Friday.

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price tumbled 8.56% to $6.30.

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) dipped 1.52% to $5.19 per share.

The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX: AAC) share price dropped 5.41% to $1.40.

ASX 200 market sector snapshot

Here's how the 11 market sectors stacked up last week, according to CommSec data.

Over the five trading days:

S&P/ASX 200 market sectorChange last week
Consumer Staples (ASX: XSJ)2.53%
Communication (ASX: XTJ)(0.56%)
Healthcare (ASX: XHJ)(1.67%)
A-REIT (ASX: XPJ)(2.72%)
Financials (ASX: XFJ)(2.83%)
Industrials (ASX: XNJ)(3.44%)
Consumer Discretionary (ASX: XDJ)(3.79%)
Utilities (ASX: XUJ)(3.99%)
Materials (ASX: XMJ)(7.08%)
Information Technology (ASX: XIJ) (8.31%)
Energy (ASX: XEJ)(13.16%)

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Coles Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended A2 Milk, Elders, and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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