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

CPC v2.1 Code: 21267

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

cpc code 21267 covers the import and export of frozen, smoked, dried, salted, or brine-preserved octopus. Octopus is a highly versatile seafood product with a wide range of culinary applications, making it an important global commodity. This industry plays a significant role in the broader seafood trade, contributing to food security and economic development around the world.

Production process

Octopus harvested for this industry can undergo a variety of processing techniques. Freezing is a common method to preserve the freshness and quality of the product. Smoking, drying, salting, and brining are also used to extend the shelf life and impart unique flavors. These processing steps help meet the diverse preferences and storage requirements of international markets.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry include live or fresh octopus, which are typically sourced from commercial fishing operations or aquaculture facilities. Specialized equipment such as freezers, smokers, and brining tanks are also required to carry out the various processing methods. Packaging materials, such as bags, boxes, and cans, are necessary to protect the final product during transportation and storage.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is frozen, smoked, dried, salted, or brine-preserved octopus, which can be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in a wide range of dishes. These octopus products may be exported to 21270 Fish, frozen, 21271 Fish, dried, salted or in brine, or 21272 Fish, smoked industries, where they can be further processed or incorporated into finished food products.

Family tree for octopus, 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/v2-1/21267'>21267: Octopus, 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/v2-1/21265'>21265: Clams, cockles and ark shells, frozen, smoked, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21266'>21266: Cuttle fish and squid, 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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