Maté leaves

CPC v2.1 Code: 0163

About maté leaves

cpc code 0163 covers the production and trade of maté leaves, a popular herbal tea consumed primarily in South America. Maté is an important agricultural product, with Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay being the world's largest producers. The global maté market has seen steady growth in recent years, driven by increasing health consciousness and the beverage's reputation as a natural source of caffeine and antioxidants.

Production process

Maté leaves are harvested from the yerba maté plant, a type of holly native to subtropical regions of South America. The leaves are typically hand-picked, dried, and then ground or chopped into the familiar loose-leaf form. Traditional production methods involve drying the leaves over an open fire, which imparts a distinctive smoky flavor. More modern techniques utilize controlled drying chambers to ensure consistent quality and flavor profiles.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the maté industry are the yerba maté plants themselves, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive. Cultivation also requires land, labor, and processing equipment such as drying ovens and grinding machinery. Producers may also utilize packaging materials, transportation, and storage facilities to prepare the maté leaves for distribution and sale.

Production outputs

The main output of cpc code 0163 is processed maté leaves, which are consumed as a beverage, either hot or cold, across South America and increasingly in other parts of the world. Maté leaves may also be used as an ingredient in certain food and dietary supplement products, falling under related codes such as 0123 Spices and aromatic crops and 2106 Food preparations n.e.c..

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    D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01630'>01630: Maté leaves</a>"]


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