Natural cork, raw or simply prepared

CPC v2.1 Code: 0322

About natural cork, raw or simply prepared

cpc code 0322 covers the industry of natural cork production, a vital raw material with a wide range of applications. Cork is harvested from the bark of the cork oak tree, primarily grown in the Mediterranean region. This renewable and sustainable resource is highly valued for its unique properties, including its lightweight, insulating, and water-resistant qualities. The cork industry plays a significant role in the global economy, supporting local communities and contributing to the preservation of the Mediterranean ecosystem.

Production process

The production of natural cork, as described by cpc code 0322, involves a carefully managed harvesting process. Cork oak trees are typically harvested every 9-12 years, with the outer bark carefully removed without damaging the tree. The harvested cork is then sorted, graded, and processed to remove any impurities or defects. This may include boiling, drying, and cutting the cork into the desired shapes and sizes for various applications.

Production inputs

The primary input for the natural cork industry, as defined by cpc code 0322, is the cork oak tree 0122 Fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. In addition to the raw cork material, the industry requires specialized equipment for harvesting, processing, and transportation. This may include tools for stripping the bark, machinery for cutting and shaping the cork, and storage facilities for drying and sorting the final product.

Production outputs

The main output of the natural cork industry, as described by cpc code 0322, is raw or simply prepared cork. This material is then used as an input for a variety of downstream industries, such as 2429 Other rubber products, 2599 Other fabricated metal products n.e.c., and 3100 Furniture. Natural cork is highly valued for its use in products like wine stoppers, insulation materials, and decorative items.

Family tree for natural cork, raw or simply prepared

    graph LR
    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/v2-1/0322'>0322: Natural cork, raw or simply prepared</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0321'>0321: Natural gums and resins, gums-resins and oleoresins</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/v2-1/03220'>03220: Natural cork, raw or simply prepared</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level4
class E level4
class F level4
class G level4
class H level4
class I level5

  class D highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class D highlight