Sands, pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, natural bitumen and asphalt
CPC v2.1 Code: 153
About sands, pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, natural bitumen and asphalt
cpc code 153 covers a diverse range of natural mineral resources that are essential for various construction and industrial applications. These materials, including sands, pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, natural bitumen, and asphalt, play a crucial role in the development of infrastructure, buildings, and a wide array of products. This industry is a vital component of the broader economy, providing the raw materials necessary for the growth and maintenance of both public and private sectors.
Production process
The production of the materials covered under cpc code 153 typically involves the extraction, processing, and refinement of natural resources. This process often begins with the mining or quarrying of the raw materials, followed by crushing, screening, and sorting to achieve the desired size and quality specifications. In the case of natural bitumen and asphalt, additional processing steps may be required to refine and blend the materials for specific applications.
Production inputs
The main inputs for the industries under cpc code 153 include the natural resources themselves, such as sand, gravel, and stone deposits. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as excavators, crushers, and screening plants, are essential for the efficient extraction and processing of these materials. Energy sources, such as fuel and electricity, are also necessary to power the production facilities and transportation of the final products.
Production outputs
The outputs of the industries covered under cpc code 153 are diverse and find applications in a wide range of sectors. The processed sands, pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone are commonly used in the construction of roads, buildings, and other infrastructure projects, as well as in the production of concrete and other building materials. Natural bitumen and asphalt are primarily used in the production of 154 Coke oven, refined petroleum and nuclear fuel products and 155 Rubber and plastic products.
Family tree for sands, pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, natural bitumen and asphalt
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1'>1: Ores and minerals; electricity, gas and water</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/15'>15: Stone, sand and clay</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/153'>153: Sands, pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, natural bitumen and asphalt</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/151'>151: Monumental or building stone</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/152'>152: Gypsum; anhydrite; limestone flux; limestone and other calcareous stone, of a kind used for the manufacture of lime or cement</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/154'>154: Clays</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1531'>1531: Natural sands</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1532'>1532: Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, macadam; granules, chippings and powder of stone</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1533'>1533: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rock</a>"]
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