Cottonseed oil
CPC v2.1 Code: 2168
About cottonseed oil
cpc code 2168 covers the production and processing of cottonseed oil, a versatile and widely-used vegetable oil. Cottonseed oil is a significant agricultural commodity, playing a crucial role in the global edible oils market. It is extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant, a crop grown extensively across many regions, making cottonseed oil an important part of the broader agricultural and food processing industries.
Production process
The production of cottonseed oil involves several key steps. First, the cotton seeds are mechanically separated from the cotton fibers during the ginning process. The seeds are then cleaned, dehulled, and the kernels are crushed to extract the crude cottonseed oil. This crude oil is then refined, bleached, and deodorized to produce the finished, edible-grade cottonseed oil.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the cottonseed oil industry include the cotton seeds themselves, which are the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on processing equipment such as oil presses, refining machinery, and storage tanks. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also necessary to power the various stages of production.
Production outputs
The primary output of the cottonseed oil industry is the refined, edible cottonseed oil. This oil is widely used in a variety of food products, including cooking oils, salad dressings, and margarine. The byproducts of cottonseed oil production, such as cottonseed meal and hulls, are also valuable outputs that may be used as animal feed or in other industrial applications. Cottonseed oil is often consumed by industries classified under 2041 Oils, vegetable, except corn, cottonseed, and soybean and 2074 Shortening and cooking oils.
Family tree for cottonseed 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/v2-1/2168'>2168: Cottonseed oil</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2161'>2161: Soya bean oil</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2162'>2162: Groundnut oil</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2163'>2163: Sunflower-seed and safflower-seed oil</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2164'>2164: Rape, colza and mustard oil</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2165'>2165: Palm oil</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2166'>2166: Coconut oil</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2167'>2167: Olive 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/v2-1/21681'>21681: Cottonseed oil, crude</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21682'>21682: Cottonseed oil, refined</a>"]
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