Groundnuts, shelled

CPC v2.1 Code: 21421

About groundnuts, shelled

cpc code 21421 covers the industry of groundnut (peanut) shelling and processing. Groundnuts are an important agricultural commodity, widely cultivated across the world for their edible seeds. The global groundnut industry plays a significant role in the food and oilseed sectors, providing a versatile raw material for a range of consumer and industrial products.

Production process

The production of shelled groundnuts involves several key steps. First, the groundnuts are harvested from the fields and transported to processing facilities. They are then cleaned, dried, and the shells are removed through mechanical shelling. The shelled nuts undergo further processing, which may include sorting, grading, roasting, and packaging, depending on the intended end-use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the groundnut shelling industry include the raw groundnut crop, specialized shelling machinery, drying and storage facilities, and labor for the various processing stages. Groundnut cultivation requires suitable agricultural land, water, and other farming inputs such as 21111 Seeds, 21211 Fertilizers, and 21311 Pesticides.

Production outputs

The primary output of the groundnut shelling industry is shelled, edible groundnuts. These can be further processed into a variety of products, including 21422 Groundnut oil, 21423 Groundnut meal and cake, and 21424 Groundnut butter and paste. Shelled groundnuts are also a key ingredient in many food products, such as snacks, confectionery, and baked goods.

Family tree for groundnuts, shelled

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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/v2-1/214'>214: Prepared and preserved fruits and nuts</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2142'>2142: Shelled nuts</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21421'>21421: Groundnuts, shelled</a>"]

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

    

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