Tunas, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, frozen

CPC v2.1 Code: 21215

About tunas, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, frozen

cpc code 21215 covers the import and export of frozen tunas, skipjack, and stripe-bellied bonito. These pelagic fish species are highly valued for their firm texture and rich, oily flesh, making them a popular choice in a variety of culinary applications. The global trade in these frozen seafood products plays a significant role in the international food supply chain, contributing to food security and economic development in many coastal regions.

Production process

Tunas, skipjack, and stripe-bellied bonito are typically caught using specialized fishing methods, such as purse seine, longline, and pole-and-line techniques. After being harvested, the fish are rapidly chilled and frozen to preserve their quality and freshness. The freezing process involves quick-freezing the fish at very low temperatures, often using blast freezers or cryogenic systems, to ensure the fish maintain their texture and flavor.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of frozen tunas, skipjack, and stripe-bellied bonito include fishing vessels, specialized fishing gear, refrigeration and freezing equipment, and skilled labor. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust supply chain of logistics and transportation services to move the frozen products from the point of catch to the point of distribution or consumption.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 21215 is frozen tunas, skipjack, and stripe-bellied bonito, which are then consumed by a variety of industries, including 21216 Tunas, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, prepared or preserved, 21231 Fish fillets, frozen, and the broader food service and retail sectors. These frozen seafood products are used in a wide range of culinary applications, from sushi and sashimi to canned and packaged fish products.

Family tree for tunas, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, frozen

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    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/212'>212: Prepared and preserved fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2121'>2121: Fish, frozen (excluding fish fillets and fish meat)</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21215'>21215: Tunas, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, frozen</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21211'>21211: Freshwater fish, frozen</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21212'>21212: Salmonidae, frozen</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21213'>21213: Flatfish, frozen</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21214'>21214: Fish of Gadiformes, frozen</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21216'>21216: Other pelagic fish, frozen</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21219'>21219: Other fish, frozen</a>"]

    

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