Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats

CPC v2.1 Code: 21

About meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats

cpc code 21 encompasses a diverse range of essential food products that are fundamental to the global economy. This industry covers the production and processing of meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils, and fats - all of which are vital components of the human diet and play a crucial role in international trade and food security. From the farms and fisheries that cultivate these raw materials to the sophisticated processing facilities that transform them into consumer-ready goods, this industry is a cornerstone of the food and beverage sector.

Production process

The production techniques employed in this industry vary widely depending on the specific product. Meat and fish processing often involves slaughtering, butchering, and packaging operations, while fruit and vegetable production relies on agricultural cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. Oils and fats are typically extracted from plant or animal sources through pressing, rendering, or refining processes. Across all these sub-sectors, advancements in automation, cold chain logistics, and food safety regulations have helped to streamline production and ensure the consistent quality of these essential food items.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for this industry include a diverse array of raw agricultural commodities, such as 01 Live animals, 02 Meat and edible meat offal, 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, and 12 Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder. In addition, this industry relies on specialized processing equipment, packaging materials, and energy sources to transform these raw materials into finished products.

Production outputs

The outputs of this industry encompass a wide range of food products, including fresh and processed meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, edible oils, and fats. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes, 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, and 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants, as well as by individual consumers through retail channels.

Family tree for meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21'>21: Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/22'>22: Dairy products and egg products</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/23'>23: Grain mill products, starches and starch products; other food products</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/24'>24: Beverages</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/25'>25: Tobacco products</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/26'>26: Yarn and thread; woven and tufted textile fabrics</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/27'>27: Textile articles other than apparel</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28'>28: Knitted or crocheted fabrics; wearing apparel</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/29'>29: Leather and leather products; footwear</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/211'>211: Meat and meat products</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/212'>212: Prepared and preserved fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/213'>213: Prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/214'>214: Prepared and preserved fruits and nuts</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/215'>215: Animal fats</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/216'>216: Vegetable oils</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/217'>217: Margarine and similar preparations</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/218'>218: Cotton linters</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/219'>219: Oil-cake and other residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils; flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, except those of mustard; vegetable waxes, except triglycerides; degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]


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