Snails, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, except sea snails

CPC v2.1 Code: 0292

About snails, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, except sea snails

cpc code 0292 covers the import and export of various types of snails, excluding sea snails. Snails are a delicacy in many cuisines around the world and have a significant presence in the global food trade. This industry plays an important role in meeting the demand for exotic and specialty food items, contributing to the diversity and richness of the international food market.

Production process

The production of snails for commercial purposes typically involves a combination of farming, harvesting, and processing techniques. Snail farmers often use specialized enclosures or farms to cultivate different species of snails, controlling factors such as temperature, humidity, and feed to optimize their growth. Harvesting may involve manual collection or the use of traps, while processing can include cleaning, grading, packaging, and preservation methods like chilling, freezing, drying, or brining to ensure the snails' quality and shelf life.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the snail industry include the snail species themselves, which can be sourced from specialized farms or wild populations. Additionally, farmers may require feed, water, and other resources to support the snails' growth and development. Machinery and equipment for harvesting, processing, and packaging the snails are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 0292 is fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or brine-preserved snails. These snails may be consumed directly as a delicacy or used as an ingredient in various culinary preparations. Other industries that may consume the output of this code include 0230 Mollusks, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, 1075 Prepared meals and dishes, and 4620 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco.

Family tree for snails, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, except sea snails

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/029'>029: Other animal products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0292'>0292: Snails, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, except sea snails</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0291'>0291: Natural honey</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0293'>0293: Edible products of animal origin n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0294'>0294: Raw animal materials used in textiles</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0295'>0295: Hides, skins and furskins, raw</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0296'>0296: Insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured</a>"]

    D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02920'>02920: Snails, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, except sea snails</a>"]


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