Frozen vegetables, pulses and potatoes

CPC v2.1 Code: 2131

About frozen vegetables, pulses and potatoes

cpc code 2131 covers the production and processing of a wide range of frozen vegetables, pulses, and potatoes. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing essential ingredients and nutritional products to consumers and other industries. As consumer demand for convenient, healthy, and sustainably-sourced food continues to grow, the frozen vegetables, pulses, and potatoes industry has become an increasingly important part of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

Production process

The production of frozen vegetables, pulses, and potatoes typically involves several key steps. First, the raw agricultural products are harvested and transported to processing facilities. They are then cleaned, sorted, and prepared for freezing. This may involve washing, peeling, cutting, or other pre-treatment processes. The prepared products are then rapidly frozen, often using cryogenic or blast freezing techniques, to preserve their freshness and nutritional value. Finally, the frozen items are packaged and distributed to wholesale or retail customers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the frozen vegetables, pulses, and potatoes industry include the agricultural raw materials themselves, such as various vegetable crops, pulses (e.g., 0125 Beans, peas and other legumes), and potato varieties. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized freezing and packaging equipment, as well as energy sources, water, and labor to operate the production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the frozen vegetables, pulses, and potatoes industry are the frozen food products themselves, which are then distributed and sold to a variety of consumers and other industries. These frozen items may be used as ingredients in 1075 Prepared meals and dishes or 1084 Soups or sold directly to households for home cooking and meal preparation. The industry's outputs also support other food processing sectors, such as 1031 Fruit and vegetable juice and 1032 Fruit and vegetable preserves, jams and marmalades.

Family tree for frozen vegetables, pulses and potatoes

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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/v2-1/213'>213: Prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2131'>2131: Frozen vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2132'>2132: Vegetable juices</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2133'>2133: Vegetables provisionally preserved</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2134'>2134: Vegetables, pulses and potatoes, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2139'>2139: Other prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatoes</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21311'>21311: Beans, frozen</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21312'>21312: Peas, frozen</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21313'>21313: Potatoes, frozen</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21319'>21319: Other vegetables and pulses, frozen</a>"]


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