Oysters, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine

CPC v2.1 Code: 21262

About oysters, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine

cpc code 21262 covers the import and export of oysters that have been frozen, smoked, dried, salted, or preserved in brine. This is an important industry within the broader seafood trade, as oysters are a popular and versatile ingredient used in a wide range of culinary applications around the world. The global oyster market is estimated to be worth several billion dollars annually, with significant trade flows between major producing and consuming regions.

Production process

Oysters destined for the frozen, smoked, dried, salted, or brined markets typically undergo a series of processing steps. First, the oysters are harvested from beds or farms, then cleaned and shucked to remove the meat from the shell. The oyster meat is then either frozen, smoked, dried, salted, or submerged in a brine solution to preserve it for storage and transportation.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include the raw oysters themselves, which are typically sourced from coastal regions with suitable environmental conditions for oyster farming or harvesting. Additional inputs may include freezing or drying equipment, smoking chambers, salt, and brine solutions. Packaging materials such as bags, boxes, or cans are also necessary to prepare the final products for distribution.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the various frozen, smoked, dried, salted, or brined oyster products. These may be sold directly to consumers, or used as ingredients by other food manufacturers, such as those producing 21321 Prepared meals and dishes, 21331 Prepared seafood dishes, or 21351 Sauces and condiments.

Family tree for oysters, frozen, smoked, 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/v2-1/2126'>2126: Molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21262'>21262: Oysters, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21261'>21261: Abalone, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21263'>21263: Mussels, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21264'>21264: Scallops, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21265'>21265: Clams, cockles and ark shells, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21266'>21266: Cuttle fish and squid, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21267'>21267: Octopus, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21268'>21268: Other molluscs, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21269'>21269: Other aquatic invertebrates, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]

    

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