Cashew nuts, in shell

CPC v2.1 Code: 01372

About cashew nuts, in shell

cpc code 01372 covers the industry of cashew nut production. Cashew nuts are an important agricultural commodity, with global production and trade playing a significant role in the economies of many countries, particularly in the developing world. As a versatile and nutritious food product, cashew nuts are in high demand worldwide, making this industry a crucial component of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

Production process

The production of cashew nuts, in shell, involves several key steps. First, cashew trees are cultivated, typically in tropical and subtropical regions. The cashew fruit, which contains the cashew nut, is harvested and processed to extract the nut. This process involves roasting, shelling, and removing the outer shell, which contains a caustic oil that must be carefully handled. The extracted cashew nuts are then sorted, graded, and prepared for distribution and further processing.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the cashew nut industry include the cashew trees themselves, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive. Additionally, labor, machinery for harvesting and processing, and various tools and equipment are necessary for the production process. Packaging materials, such as bags or containers, are also important inputs for the storage and transportation of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 01372 is the cashew nut, in shell. These nuts can be further processed and consumed in a variety of ways, such as roasted, salted, or used as an ingredient in various food products. The cashew nut industry also produces byproducts, such as the cashew shell liquid, which can be used in the production of 35290 Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics. The cashew nut industry's outputs are consumed by a range of industries, including 15320 Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice, 15330 Manufacture of food products n.e.c., and 46390 Non-specialised wholesale trade of food, beverages and tobacco.

Family tree for cashew nuts, in shell

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01'>01: Products of agriculture, horticulture and market gardening</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/013'>013: Fruits and nuts</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0137'>0137: Nuts (excluding wild edible nuts and groundnuts), in shell</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01372'>01372: Cashew nuts, in shell</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01371'>01371: Almonds, in shell</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01373'>01373: Chestnuts, in shell</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01374'>01374: Hazelnuts, in shell</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01375'>01375: Pistachios, in shell</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01376'>01376: Walnuts, in shell</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01377'>01377: Brazil nuts, in shell</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01379'>01379: Other nuts (excluding wild edible nuts and groundnuts), in shell</a>"]

    

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