Other shrimps and prawns, frozen, dried, salted or in brine

CPC v2.1 Code: 21256

About other shrimps and prawns, frozen, dried, salted or in brine

cpc code 21256 covers a wide range of shrimp and prawn products that are frozen, dried, salted, or preserved in brine. This industry plays a vital role in the global seafood trade, providing a diverse range of high-quality crustacean products to consumers and businesses worldwide. As a key component of the broader 21250 Crustaceans, frozen, dried, salted or in brine industry, this code represents a significant economic activity, contributing to food security, employment, and international trade.

Production process

The production of items under cpc code 21256 typically involves several key steps. Shrimp and prawns are first caught or farmed, then processed through a series of operations that may include cleaning, deveining, and grading. The products are then frozen, dried, salted, or preserved in brine to extend their shelf life and facilitate transportation and storage. Advanced techniques, such as flash-freezing and controlled-atmosphere packaging, are often employed to maintain the quality and freshness of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under cpc code 21256 include the raw shrimp and prawns, which are sourced from both wild-caught and aquaculture operations. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment for processing, freezing, and packaging the products, as well as various chemicals and additives for preservation and brine preparation. Energy, water, and labor are also significant inputs in this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 21256 are frozen, dried, salted, or brine-preserved shrimp and prawn products. These items are then consumed or further processed by a variety of other industries, including 21250 Crustaceans, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, 21270 Molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, and the broader food and beverage manufacturing sectors.

Family tree for other shrimps and prawns, frozen, dried, salted or in brine

    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>"]
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/v2-1/21256'>21256: Other 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/v2-1/21255'>21255: Cold-water 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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