Beans, green

cpc code 01241 covers the production and processing of green beans, a widely consumed vegetable that plays a significant role in the global food supply chain. Green beans are a popular ingredient in various cuisines and are valued for their nutritional benefits, versatility, and relatively low cost of production. This industry is an important contributor to the agricultural sector, providing employment and economic opportunities in many regions around the world.

The production of green beans typically involves planting, cultivating, and harvesting the crop. Farmers often use a combination of manual labor and mechanized equipment to sow the seeds, manage the plants, and harvest the beans. Post-harvest, the beans may undergo cleaning, sorting, and packaging processes to prepare them for distribution and consumption.

The main inputs required for the green bean industry include arable land, water for irrigation, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery. Farmers may also rely on seeds or seedlings, as well as labor for planting, tending, and harvesting the crop. Additionally, processing facilities may require equipment for cleaning, sorting, and packaging the beans.

The primary output of the green bean industry is the harvested and processed green beans, which are then distributed to various 01230 Fruit and vegetable wholesalers, 46310 Wholesale of fruit and vegetables, and 47110 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating for further sale and consumption. Green beans may also be used as an input for other food processing industries, such as 10390 Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables.