Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, except those of mustard

cpc code 21920 covers the production of flours and meals derived from oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, excluding those made from mustard. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, providing essential ingredients for a wide range of consumer and industrial products. The flours and meals produced under this code serve as important sources of protein, fiber, and other nutrients, contributing to global food security and the development of sustainable agricultural practices.

The production of flours and meals under cpc code 21920 typically involves a series of processing steps. First, the oil seeds or oleaginous fruits are cleaned, dehulled, and prepared for milling. They are then ground or crushed using specialized machinery, such as roller mills or hammer mills, to extract the desired flours and meals. The resulting products may undergo further processing, such as sifting or sieving, to achieve the desired particle size and consistency.

The main inputs required for the production of flours and meals under cpc code 21920 include the oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, such as 21110 Soybeans, 21120 Groundnuts, in shell, or 21130 Copra. Additionally, the industry relies on various processing equipment, including mills, sieves, and packaging materials, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, to power the production facilities.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 21920 are the flours and meals derived from oil seeds and oleaginous fruits. These products are widely used as ingredients in the food and animal feed industries, as well as in the production of 21910 Vegetable oils and their fractions, 21930 Oil-cake and other solid residues, and a range of other 21000 Products of agriculture, horticulture and market gardening-related goods.