Sheep fat, unrendered
CPC v2.1 Code: 21514
About sheep fat, unrendered
cpc code 21514 covers the industry of sheep fat, unrendered. This type of fat is an important byproduct of the sheep farming and meat processing industries. Sheep fat is widely used in the production of various consumer goods, from cosmetics and personal care products to industrial lubricants and fuels. As a versatile and renewable resource, the sheep fat industry plays a crucial role in supporting the broader agricultural and manufacturing sectors of the economy.
Production process
The production of sheep fat, unrendered, typically involves the separation of fat from the carcass of slaughtered sheep. This is often done through a process of rendering, where the fat is heated and the liquid fat is extracted from the solid components. The extracted fat is then further refined and processed to remove impurities and meet the required specifications for various end-use applications.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the sheep fat, unrendered industry include live sheep, specialized rendering equipment, and various processing chemicals and additives. Sheep farmers and meat processors provide the raw material, while manufacturers of rendering equipment and chemical suppliers support the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a well-developed transportation and logistics network to move the raw materials and finished products to their respective markets.
Production outputs
The primary output of the sheep fat, unrendered industry is the unrefined sheep fat itself, which is then used as an input for a variety of downstream industries. This includes the production of 21515 Sheep fat, rendered or solvent-extracted, 20211 Fatty acids, unmodified, and 20212 Fatty alcohols, unmodified, as well as the manufacture of personal care products, lubricants, and biofuels.
Family tree for sheep fat, unrendered
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/v2-1/215'>215: Animal fats</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2151'>2151: Animal fats, unrendered</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21514'>21514: Sheep fat, unrendered</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21511'>21511: Fats, of pig and poultry, unrendered</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21512'>21512: Cattle fat, unrendered</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21513'>21513: Buffalo fat, unrendered</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21515'>21515: Goat fat, unrendered</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21519'>21519: Other animal fats, unrendered, n.e.c.</a>"]
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