Soya bean oil
CPC v2.1 Code: 2161
About soya bean oil
cpc code 2161 covers the production and processing of soya bean oil, a versatile and widely-used vegetable oil. Soya bean oil is one of the most important agricultural commodities, with global production and trade playing a significant role in the broader food and agricultural economy. As a key ingredient in a wide range of food, industrial, and consumer products, soya bean oil is an essential component of the global supply chain.
Production process
Soya bean oil is primarily produced through the extraction and refining of soya beans. The main production steps involve cleaning and dehulling the soya beans, followed by crushing or pressing to extract the crude oil. The crude oil is then refined, bleached, and deodorized to produce the finished soya bean oil product.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for soya bean oil production include soya beans as the primary raw material, as well as various processing equipment and machinery such as oil presses, refining equipment, and storage tanks. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also necessary for the various stages of production.
Production outputs
The primary output of cpc code 2161 is refined soya bean oil, which is then used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products, including cooking oils, margarines, and salad dressings. Soya bean oil is also used in the production of 2423 Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics and 2429 Other chemical products n.e.c..
Family tree for soya bean oil
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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/v2-1/216'>216: Vegetable oils</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2161'>2161: Soya bean oil</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2162'>2162: Groundnut oil</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2163'>2163: Sunflower-seed and safflower-seed oil</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2164'>2164: Rape, colza and mustard oil</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2165'>2165: Palm oil</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2166'>2166: Coconut oil</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2167'>2167: Olive oil</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2168'>2168: Cottonseed oil</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2169'>2169: Other vegetable oils, n.e.c.</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21611'>21611: Soya bean oil, crude</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21612'>21612: Soya bean oil, refined</a>"]
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