Wild sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled
CPC v2.1 Code: 04521
About wild sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled
cpc code 04521 covers the classification of wild sea urchins, a highly sought-after delicacy in many parts of the world. Sea urchins are marine invertebrates that play a crucial role in the overall health and balance of coastal ecosystems. The global trade in live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins is a significant economic activity, with demand driven by the culinary and pharmaceutical industries.
Production process
Wild sea urchins are typically harvested by divers or collected from the seafloor using specialized tools. The harvesting process involves carefully detaching the urchins from their rocky habitats, ensuring minimal damage to the animals. Once collected, the sea urchins are carefully handled and transported to processing facilities, where they are graded, packaged, and prepared for distribution to domestic and international markets.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the wild sea urchin industry include the natural marine environment, specialized diving and harvesting equipment, and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure to move the delicate products to market. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled workers, such as divers and processing technicians, to ensure the quality and sustainability of the harvesting process.
Production outputs
The primary output of the wild sea urchin industry is the live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins themselves, which are consumed as a delicacy in various cuisines around the world. The roe, or gonads, of the sea urchins are particularly prized and are often used in sushi and other seafood dishes. Additionally, sea urchins may be used in the production of 04529 Other aquatic invertebrates, live, fresh or chilled, as well as in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Family tree for wild sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled
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