Shelled nuts

CPC v2.1 Code: 2142

About shelled nuts

cpc code 2142 covers the production and processing of shelled nuts, a vital component of the global food industry. Shelled nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and cashews, are highly nutritious and in high demand worldwide, making this industry an important contributor to the broader agricultural economy.

Production process

The production of shelled nuts typically involves harvesting the nuts from trees or bushes, followed by a series of processing steps. This includes drying, shelling, sorting, and packaging the nuts to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for distribution and consumption.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the shelled nuts industry include the nut-bearing trees or bushes, as well as machinery and equipment for harvesting, drying, shelling, and packaging the nuts. Additionally, labor, energy, and transportation resources are necessary to support the various stages of production and distribution.

Production outputs

The primary output of the shelled nuts industry is the processed, shelled nuts themselves, which are then consumed as a snack, used as an ingredient in various food products, or further processed into other nut-based goods. The output of this industry may be consumed by 2022 Cookies and crackers, 2023 Breakfast cereals, and 2024 Macaroni, noodles, and pasta manufacturers, among others.

Family tree for shelled nuts

    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/v2-1/214'>214: Prepared and preserved fruits and nuts</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2142'>2142: Shelled nuts</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2141'>2141: Dried fruit</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2143'>2143: Fruit juices</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2149'>2149: Other prepared and preserved fruits and nuts (except by sugar)</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21421'>21421: Groundnuts, shelled</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21422'>21422: Almonds, shelled</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21423'>21423: Hazelnuts, shelled</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21424'>21424: Cashew nuts, shelled</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21429'>21429: Other shelled nuts</a>"]


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