Sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 0452

About sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 0452 covers the import and export of live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins. Sea urchins are a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in Asian cuisines, and are highly valued for their unique flavor and texture. As a significant component of the global seafood trade, the sea urchin industry plays an important role in the broader economy, providing employment and income opportunities for coastal communities involved in harvesting, processing, and distribution.

Production process

Sea urchins are typically harvested by divers or collected from the seafloor in coastal areas. The harvested sea urchins are then carefully handled and transported to processing facilities, where they are sorted, graded, and packaged for distribution. Some producers may also engage in aquaculture, where sea urchins are farmed in controlled environments to ensure a consistent supply and quality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the sea urchin industry include the natural resources of the coastal areas where the sea urchins are found, as well as specialized equipment and vessels for harvesting and transportation. Processing facilities also require machinery and equipment for sorting, grading, and packaging the sea urchins. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including divers, processors, and logistics personnel.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sea urchin industry is the live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins themselves, which are consumed as a delicacy or used as an ingredient in various culinary preparations. The sea urchin industry's outputs may be consumed by other industries, such as 0451 Fish, fresh or chilled, 0453 Molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, and 1511 Processed and preserved fish, crustaceans and molluscs.

Family tree for sea urchins, 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/v2-1/045'>045: Other aquatic invertebrates, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0452'>0452: Sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0451'>0451: Sea cucumbers, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0453'>0453: Jellyfish, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0459'>0459: Other aquatic invertebrates, live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c.</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04521'>04521: Wild sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04522'>04522: Farmed sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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