Natural gums and resins, gums-resins and oleoresins

CPC v2.1 Code: 0321

About natural gums and resins, gums-resins and oleoresins

cpc code 0321 covers the production and trade of natural gums, resins, gum-resins, and oleoresins. These natural materials are widely used in a variety of industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and manufacturing. They play a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential ingredients and raw materials for a diverse range of products. The 0321 industry is a significant contributor to international trade, with many countries both producing and consuming these valuable natural resources.

Production process

The production of natural gums, resins, gum-resins, and oleoresins typically involves the harvesting and processing of sap, resin, or other plant exudates. This is often done by tapping or wounding trees and other plants to stimulate the release of these materials. The collected raw materials are then cleaned, dried, and sometimes further processed through techniques such as distillation or extraction to refine and purify the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 0321 industry include the various plant species that naturally produce the desired gums, resins, and oleoresins. This can include trees, shrubs, and other flora found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions around the world. In addition to the raw plant materials, the industry also relies on specialized harvesting and processing equipment, as well as energy sources and labor to carry out the production activities.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 0321 industry include a wide range of natural gums, resins, gum-resins, and oleoresins that are used in numerous applications. These materials are often consumed by industries such as 2022 Food manufacturing, 2023 Beverage manufacturing, 2024 Tobacco manufacturing, 2026 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, and 3255 Paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing, among others. The specific products and their end-uses can vary depending on the particular characteristics and properties of the natural materials.

Family tree for natural gums and resins, gums-resins and oleoresins

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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/v2-1/03'>03: Forestry and logging products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/032'>032: Non-wood forest products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0321'>0321: Natural gums and resins, gums-resins and oleoresins</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0322'>0322: Natural cork, raw or simply prepared</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0323'>0323: Other wild edible products</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0324'>0324: Parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, suitable for ornamental purposes</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0325'>0325: Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting or as stuffing or padding; raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for dyeing or tanning; vegetable products n.e.c.</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/03211'>03211: Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/03219'>03219: Lac, resins, balsams, natural gums and other resins n.e.c.</a>"]


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