Groundnut oil, refined

cpc code 21622 covers the production and refining of groundnut oil, a versatile vegetable oil with a wide range of applications. Groundnut oil is a significant commodity in the global edible oils market, playing a crucial role in the food and consumer goods industries. As a major agricultural product, the groundnut oil industry is an important contributor to the broader economy, providing employment and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and processors across various regions.

The production of refined groundnut oil involves several key steps. First, groundnuts are harvested, cleaned, and processed to extract the raw oil. This crude oil then undergoes a refining process, which typically includes degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization. These steps remove impurities, reduce acidity, and improve the oil's color, flavor, and stability, resulting in a high-quality, refined groundnut oil suitable for various culinary and industrial applications.

The groundnut oil industry relies on several key inputs, including groundnut crops as the primary raw material. Additionally, the refining process requires specialized equipment and machinery, such as oil presses, centrifuges, and distillation columns. Other important inputs include energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, as well as chemicals used in the refining stages, such as acids, alkalis, and bleaching agents.

The primary output of the groundnut oil industry is the refined groundnut oil itself, which is widely used in the food industry for cooking, frying, and as an ingredient in various processed foods. The groundnut oil industry also generates byproducts, such as groundnut meal or cake, which can be used as animal feed or further processed into other products. The refined groundnut oil may be consumed directly or used as an input for 21623 Groundnut oil, hydrogenated or 21624 Groundnut oil, fractionated.