Clams, cockles and ark shells, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine

CPC v2.1 Code: 21265

About clams, cockles and ark shells, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine

cpc code 21265 covers the import and export of various types of bivalve mollusks, including clams, cockles, and ark shells. These seafood products are widely consumed globally and play a significant role in the international trade of aquatic foods. The industry surrounding this code is an important component of the broader fisheries and aquaculture sector, contributing to food security, economic development, and the livelihoods of coastal communities worldwide.

Production process

Clams, cockles, and ark shells are typically harvested from coastal waters and aquaculture facilities. After harvesting, the bivalves may undergo various processing techniques such as freezing, smoking, drying, salting, or pickling in brine. These methods help preserve the seafood, extend its shelf life, and prepare it for distribution and consumption in domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of products under cpc code 21265 include the live bivalve mollusks harvested from natural beds or aquaculture operations. Additionally, the industry relies on processing equipment such as freezers, smokers, and brine tanks, as well as packaging materials, transportation, and storage infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of these seafood products to consumers.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the frozen, smoked, dried, salted, or brined clams, cockles, and ark shells. These products are often consumed directly as a food item or used as ingredients in various culinary preparations. The outputs of cpc code 21265 may be further processed or incorporated into the production of other seafood-based products, such as 21269 Other molluscs and aquatic invertebrates, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, 21271 Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, or 21272 Fish, frozen, among others.

Family tree for clams, cockles and ark shells, 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/v2-1/21265'>21265: Clams, cockles and ark shells, 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/v2-1/21262'>21262: Oysters, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21263'>21263: Mussels, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21264'>21264: Scallops, 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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