Poultry

cpc code 0215 covers the poultry industry, which is a vital component of the global food supply chain. Poultry, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, and other fowl, are raised for their meat and eggs, providing a significant source of protein and other essential nutrients. This industry plays a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for affordable and accessible protein sources, particularly in developing regions. The poultry industry is closely integrated with other sectors, such as 0211 Livestock Production and 1511 Food Processing, making it an important contributor to the broader agricultural and food production ecosystem.

The poultry industry utilizes a range of production techniques to raise and process poultry. This typically involves the rearing of chicks or other poultry in controlled environments, such as specialized farms or hatcheries, where they are provided with the necessary feed, water, and environmental conditions to ensure their health and growth. Once the poultry reach the appropriate size or age, they are then processed, which may include slaughtering, plucking, and packaging the meat or eggs for distribution and consumption.

The poultry industry requires a variety of inputs to support its production processes. Key inputs include day-old chicks or other poultry stock, specialized feed formulations, water, and various equipment and machinery for housing, feeding, and processing the animals. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including farmers, veterinarians, and processing plant workers, to ensure the efficient and humane management of poultry operations.

The primary outputs of the poultry industry are poultry meat and eggs, which are then distributed and consumed by a wide range of industries and consumers. The poultry meat and eggs produced under cpc code 0215 may be further processed and incorporated into a variety of food products, such as those covered under 1511 Food Processing. Additionally, poultry by-products, such as feathers and offal, may be utilized in other industries, such as 2029 Other Chemical Products n.e.c. and 2320 Refined Petroleum Products.