Precious stones (including diamonds, but not industrial diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped

cpc code 16310 covers the trade and production of precious stones, including diamonds, and semi-precious stones in their unworked or roughly shaped form. This industry plays a vital role in the global jewelry and gemstone markets, providing the raw materials that are essential for the creation of high-value, luxury products. The extraction, processing, and distribution of these precious materials are closely tied to the broader mining and mineral processing sectors, as well as the international trade in luxury goods.

The production of precious and semi-precious stones under cpc code 16310 typically involves the mining and extraction of raw materials from geological deposits, followed by basic processing techniques such as cutting, polishing, and sorting. Mining operations can range from large-scale industrial extraction to small-scale artisanal methods, depending on the nature and location of the deposits. Once extracted, the stones may undergo various degrees of shaping and refinement to prepare them for use in jewelry and other applications.

The main inputs required for the production of precious and semi-precious stones under cpc code 16310 include the raw geological deposits, as well as specialized mining and processing equipment. Skilled labor, particularly in the areas of gemstone cutting and polishing, is also a critical input. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting services, such as transportation, logistics, and financial services, to facilitate the global trade in these valuable materials.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 16310 are the unworked or roughly shaped precious and semi-precious stones themselves. These materials are then typically consumed by 16320 Precious stones and semi-precious stones, worked, and articles thereof and 32110 Jewelry and related articles industries, which further process and incorporate the stones into finished jewelry and other luxury products.