Sugar crops

CPC v2.1 Code: 018

About sugar crops

cpc code 018 covers the industry of sugar crops, which are an essential agricultural commodity with a significant impact on the global economy. Sugar crops, such as sugarcane and sugar beets, are grown and processed to produce sugar, a widely used sweetener and ingredient in a vast array of food and beverage products. This industry plays a crucial role in meeting the world's demand for sugar, a staple in many cuisines and a key component in various industrial applications.

Production process

The production of sugar crops involves several key steps. Sugarcane is typically cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, while sugar beets are grown in temperate climates. After harvesting, the crops are transported to processing facilities where they undergo milling, extraction, and refining processes to extract the sugar. The extracted sugar is then further refined and processed to meet various quality and purity standards for commercial use.

Production inputs

The sugar crops industry requires a range of inputs, including fertile land, suitable climate conditions, and access to water resources for irrigation. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized agricultural machinery, such as harvesters and transportation equipment, as well as chemicals and fertilizers to optimize crop yields. Labor, both skilled and unskilled, is another crucial input for the various stages of production, from planting and harvesting to processing and refining.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sugar crops industry is refined sugar, which is then consumed by 020 Food products, 021 Beverages, and various other industries that use sugar as a key ingredient. Additionally, byproducts of the sugar production process, such as molasses and bagasse (the fibrous residue from sugarcane), are utilized in 017 Animal feeds and 024 Electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply industries, respectively.

Family tree for sugar crops

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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/v2-1/018'>018: Sugar crops</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/011'>011: Cereals</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/012'>012: Vegetables</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/013'>013: Fruits and nuts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/014'>014: Oilseeds and oleaginous fruits</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/015'>015: Edible roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/016'>016: Stimulant, spice and aromatic crops</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/017'>017: Pulses (dried leguminous vegetables)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/019'>019: Forage products; fibre crops; plants used in perfumery, pharmacy, or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes; beet, forage plant and flower seeds; natural rubber; living plants, cut flowers and flower buds; unmanufactured tobacco; other raw vegetable materials</a>"]

    C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0180'>0180: Sugar crops</a>"]


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