Prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes

CPC v2.1 Code: 213

About prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes

cpc code 213 covers the production and processing of a wide range of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing essential ingredients and products that are consumed worldwide. The industry's output is a key input for various other industries, including 311 Food Manufacturing, 722 Food Services and Drinking Places, and 445 Retail Trade, among others. The importance of this industry cannot be overstated, as it contributes significantly to food security, economic growth, and employment in many countries.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the cleaning, sorting, and processing of raw vegetables, pulses, and potatoes. This can include activities such as washing, peeling, cutting, canning, freezing, drying, or otherwise preserving the products to extend their shelf life and make them suitable for transportation and storage. Advanced processing methods, such as the use of specialized machinery and controlled environments, are often employed to ensure consistent quality and safety standards.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for this industry include a steady supply of high-quality raw materials, such as fresh vegetables, pulses, and potatoes. Additionally, the industry relies on various processing equipment, packaging materials, and energy sources to carry out the necessary production and preservation steps. Skilled labor, transportation infrastructure, and access to water and other utilities are also important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are a diverse range of prepared and preserved vegetable, pulse, and potato products, such as canned, frozen, or dried goods. These products are then consumed by various other industries, including 311 Food Manufacturing, 722 Food Services and Drinking Places, and 445 Retail Trade, which use them as ingredients or sell them directly to consumers. The industry's output plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable and diverse food supply, as well as providing a range of convenient and shelf-stable options for consumers.

Family tree for prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes

    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/v2-1/213'>213: Prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/211'>211: Meat and meat products</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/212'>212: Prepared and preserved fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/214'>214: Prepared and preserved fruits and nuts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/215'>215: Animal fats</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/216'>216: Vegetable oils</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/217'>217: Margarine and similar preparations</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/218'>218: Cotton linters</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/219'>219: Oil-cake and other residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils; flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, except those of mustard; vegetable waxes, except triglycerides; degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]

    C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2131'>2131: Frozen vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2132'>2132: Vegetable juices</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2133'>2133: Vegetables provisionally preserved</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2134'>2134: Vegetables, pulses and potatoes, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2139'>2139: Other prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]


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