Fish fillets and meat; fish livers and roes

CPC v2.1 Code: 2122

About fish fillets and meat; fish livers and roes

cpc code 2122 covers the production and processing of fish fillets, meat, livers, and roes. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a valuable source of protein and essential nutrients. As a key component of the broader fishing and aquaculture sector, the fish processing industry contributes significantly to the economy, supporting livelihoods and international trade.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the cleaning, filleting, and packaging of fresh or frozen fish. This may include methods such as mechanical filleting, skinning, and portioning to prepare the fish for further processing or direct sale. Fish livers and roes are also harvested, processed, and packaged for use in various food and pharmaceutical products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for this industry include fresh or frozen fish, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for processing, packaging, and storage. Depending on the specific products, other key inputs may include salt, preservatives, and various packaging materials. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce, including fish processing technicians, quality control personnel, and logistics professionals.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are fish fillets, fish meat, fish livers, and fish roes. These products are then consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 2123 Prepared and preserved fish and fish products, 1511 Processed meat, poultry, and fish products, and the broader food and beverage manufacturing sector. Fish livers and roes may also be used in the production of dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products.

Family tree for fish fillets and meat; fish livers and roes

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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/v2-1/2122'>2122: Fish fillets and meat; fish livers and roes</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2121'>2121: Fish, frozen (excluding fish fillets and fish meat)</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2123'>2123: Fish, dried, whether or not salted, or in brine; smoked incl. fillets; edible fish meal</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2124'>2124: Fish, otherwise prepared or preserved; caviar and caviar substitutes</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2125'>2125: Crustaceans, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2126'>2126: Molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2127'>2127: Crustaceans, otherwise prepared or preserved</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2128'>2128: Molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, otherwise prepared or preserved</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2129'>2129: Flours, meals and pellets, inedible, and other products n.e.c., of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; dead fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates unfit for human consumption</a>"]

    D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21221'>21221: Fish fillets and fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21222'>21222: Fish fillets, frozen</a>"]
D --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21223'>21223: Fish meat, whether or not minced, frozen</a>"]
D --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21224'>21224: Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked</a>"]
D --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21225'>21225: Fish livers and roes, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> R["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21226'>21226: Fish livers and roes, frozen</a>"]
D --> S["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21227'>21227: Fish livers and roes dried, smoked, salted or in brine</a>"]


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