Cold-water shrimps and prawns, frozen, dried, salted or in brine

CPC v2.1 Code: 21255

About cold-water shrimps and prawns, frozen, dried, salted or in brine

cpc code 21255 covers the import and export of cold-water shrimps and prawns, a vital component of the global seafood industry. These crustaceans are a popular and nutritious food source, widely consumed across the world. The trade in frozen, dried, salted, or brine-preserved shrimps and prawns plays a significant role in international food supply chains, contributing to food security and economic development in many coastal regions.

Production process

Cold-water shrimps and prawns are typically harvested from the wild, with commercial fishing fleets operating in coastal waters and offshore areas. After capture, the shrimps and prawns are processed, which may involve freezing, drying, salting, or brining to preserve them for transportation and storage. Advanced processing techniques, such as flash-freezing, help maintain the quality and freshness of the seafood products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 21255 cold-water shrimps and prawns include fishing vessels, specialized equipment for catching and processing the crustaceans, and storage facilities for preserving the final products. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of fishermen, processing plant workers, and logistics professionals to ensure the efficient and sustainable supply of these in-demand seafood items.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of cpc code 21255 are frozen, dried, salted, or brine-preserved cold-water shrimps and prawns. These products are then consumed directly by households or used as inputs for other industries, such as 21256 Prepared or preserved shrimps and prawns, 21257 Crustaceans, frozen, and 21258 Crustaceans, prepared or preserved.

Family tree for cold-water shrimps and prawns, frozen, dried, salted 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/v2-1/2125'>2125: Crustaceans, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21255'>21255: Cold-water shrimps and prawns, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21251'>21251: Crabs, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21252'>21252: Rock lobster and other sea crawfish, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21253'>21253: Lobsters, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21254'>21254: Norway lobsters, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21256'>21256: Other shrimps and prawns, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21259'>21259: Other crustaceans, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]

    

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