Fish, dried, but not smoked; salted, but not dried or smoked; or in brine

CPC v2.1 Code: 21231

About fish, dried, but not smoked; salted, but not dried or smoked; or in brine

cpc code 21231 covers a range of dried, salted, or brined fish products that are an important part of the global seafood trade. These preserved fish items play a crucial role in food security and nutrition, particularly in regions where fresh fish may be scarce or difficult to transport. The production and export of these goods is a significant economic activity, generating revenue and employment in many coastal and island nations.

Production process

The main production techniques for the goods covered under cpc code 21231 involve drying, salting, or brining the fish. Drying is often done through natural sun exposure or in specialized drying facilities. Salting helps preserve the fish by drawing out moisture and inhibiting microbial growth. Brining, where the fish is submerged in a salt-water solution, is another common preservation method. These processes help extend the shelf life of the fish while retaining much of its nutritional value.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of dried, salted, or brined fish under cpc code 21231 include the raw fish material, salt, and any specialized drying or brining equipment. Depending on the scale of production, other inputs such as fuel for drying, packaging materials, and labor may also be significant. The specific fish species used can vary by region and market demand, with common examples including 03111 Freshwater fish, 03112 Saltwater fish, and 03114 Crustaceans.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 21231 are the various dried, salted, or brined fish products. These preserved fish items are often exported to other countries and can be used as ingredients in a wide range of food products, including 21232 Fish, smoked, 21233 Fish, otherwise prepared or preserved, and 21235 Meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption.

Family tree for fish, dried, but not smoked; salted, but not dried or smoked; or in brine

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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/v2-1/2123'>2123: Fish, dried, whether or not salted, or in brine; smoked incl. fillets; edible fish meal</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21231'>21231: Fish, dried, but not smoked; salted, but not dried or smoked; or in brine</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21232'>21232: Fish including fillets, smoked</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21233'>21233: Edible fish meal</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21234'>21234: Edible fish offal ; fish fins, heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal</a>"]

    

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