Brazil nuts, in shell

CPC v2.1 Code: 01377

About brazil nuts, in shell

cpc code 01377 covers the import and export of Brazil nuts in their natural, unprocessed state. Brazil nuts are a highly valuable agricultural commodity, grown primarily in the Amazon rainforest region of South America. As a key export for countries like Brazil, these nutrient-dense nuts play a significant role in the global food trade and contribute to the economic development of producing regions.

Production process

Brazil nuts are harvested from the Bertholletia excelsa tree, which can grow over 150 feet tall. The nuts are contained within a large, hard-shelled fruit that falls from the tree during the rainy season. Workers collect the fallen fruits, extract the nuts, and prepare them for export, often involving drying, sorting, and packaging processes.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the Brazil nut industry are the Bertholletia excelsa trees, which require a specific tropical climate and soil conditions to thrive. Harvesting the nuts also requires basic tools and equipment, as well as labor for collection, processing, and transportation. Packaging materials, such as bags or crates, are also necessary inputs for the export of these nuts.

Production outputs

Brazil nuts in shell, as classified under cpc code 01377, are a key ingredient used in a variety of food products, including confectionery, baked goods, and health supplements. The output of this industry may also be further processed into shelled Brazil nuts 01378 Brazil nuts, shelled, which have additional applications in the food and cosmetic industries.

Family tree for brazil nuts, in shell

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0'>0: Agriculture, forestry and fishery products</a>"]
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/v2-1/01377'>01377: Brazil nuts, in shell</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01371'>01371: Almonds, in shell</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01372'>01372: Cashew nuts, in shell</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01373'>01373: Chestnuts, in shell</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01374'>01374: Hazelnuts, in shell</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01375'>01375: Pistachios, in shell</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01376'>01376: Walnuts, 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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