Octopus, live, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 0447

About octopus, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 0447 covers the import and export of live, fresh, or chilled octopus. Octopus is a highly sought-after seafood delicacy, prized for its unique flavor and texture. As a global trade commodity, the octopus industry plays a significant role in the broader food and beverage sector, contributing to the international supply of high-quality protein and supporting the livelihoods of fishing communities worldwide.

Production process

Octopus are typically caught using a variety of fishing methods, including traps, pots, and hand-harvesting. Once caught, the octopus are carefully handled and transported to ensure they remain alive and in optimal condition. In some cases, octopus may be farmed in controlled aquaculture environments, where they are raised from hatchlings to adulthood before being harvested.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the octopus industry include fishing vessels, traps, and other specialized equipment used for catching and transporting the live animals. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of fishermen, aquaculture technicians, and logistics professionals to ensure the efficient and sustainable harvesting and distribution of octopus.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 0447 is live, fresh, or chilled octopus, which is then consumed or further processed by a variety of industries, including 0448 Octopus, frozen, 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs, and 1605 Crustaceans, mollusks and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.

Family tree for octopus, live, fresh or chilled

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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/v2-1/04'>04: Fish and other fishing products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/044'>044: Molluscs live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0447'>0447: Octopus, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0441'>0441: Abalone, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0442'>0442: Oysters, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0443'>0443: Mussels, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0444'>0444: Scallops, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0445'>0445: Clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0446'>0446: Cuttle fish and squid, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0449'>0449: Other molluscs, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04471'>04471: Wild octopus, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04472'>04472: Farmed octopus, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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