Grain mill products, starches and starch products; other food products

CPC v2.1 Code: 23

About grain mill products, starches and starch products; other food products

cpc code 23 covers a diverse range of food products, including grain mill items, starches, and other processed foods. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, transforming raw agricultural materials into essential consumer goods. From flour and cereal to sweeteners and baking ingredients, the products under this code are foundational to many other 15 Food products and 10 Food products, beverages and tobacco industries.

Production process

The production of grain mill products, starches, and other food items under cpc code 23 typically involves a series of mechanical and chemical processes. Key steps include cleaning, grinding, and refining grains, as well as extracting, purifying, and modifying starches. Specialized equipment such as mills, silos, and centrifuges are used to facilitate these transformations, ensuring consistent quality and yield.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include various grains (e.g., wheat, corn, rice), root vegetables (e.g., potatoes, cassava), and other starch-rich agricultural commodities. Additionally, the industry relies on machinery, energy sources, and chemical additives to enable efficient processing and preservation of the final products.

Production outputs

The outputs of cpc code 23 encompass a wide range of essential food products, including flours, meals, starches, sweeteners, and other processed ingredients. These outputs are then consumed by numerous other 15 Food products and 10 Food products, beverages and tobacco industries, such as bakeries, confectioneries, and food manufacturers, to create a diverse array of consumer goods.

Family tree for grain mill products, starches and starch products; other food products

    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/v2-1/23'>23: Grain mill products, starches and starch products; other food products</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21'>21: Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/22'>22: Dairy products and egg products</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/24'>24: Beverages</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/25'>25: Tobacco products</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/26'>26: Yarn and thread; woven and tufted textile fabrics</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/27'>27: Textile articles other than apparel</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28'>28: Knitted or crocheted fabrics; wearing apparel</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/29'>29: Leather and leather products; footwear</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/231'>231: Grain mill products</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/232'>232: Starches and starch products; sugars and sugar syrups n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/233'>233: Preparations used in animal feeding; lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/234'>234: Bakery products</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/235'>235: Sugar and molasses</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/236'>236: Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/237'>237: Macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/239'>239: Food products n.e.c.</a>"]


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