Grain mill products

CPC v2.1 Code: 231

About grain mill products

cpc code 231 covers the production of grain mill products, a critical segment of the food manufacturing industry. These products, which include flour, cereal, and other milled grain items, are essential inputs for a wide range of downstream food and beverage industries. The grain mill products industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, transforming raw agricultural commodities into versatile ingredients used in everything from breads and pastries to breakfast cereals and animal feeds.

Production process

The production of grain mill products typically involves several key steps. First, grains such as wheat, corn, or rice are cleaned and conditioned to remove any impurities. They are then milled, either through a grinding or crushing process, to extract the desired flour or meal. Depending on the specific product, the milled grains may undergo further processing, such as sifting, blending, or enrichment, before being packaged and distributed.

Production inputs

The grain mill products industry relies on a steady supply of high-quality raw grains as its primary input. In addition to the grains themselves, the industry also requires specialized milling equipment, such as rollers, sieves, and separators, as well as packaging materials and transportation infrastructure to move the finished products to market. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also essential for powering the milling and processing operations.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the grain mill products industry include a wide range of flour, meal, and cereal products. These are used as key ingredients in the production of 311 Food manufacturing, 312 Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing, and 311 Animal food manufacturing products. The industry's outputs are also consumed directly by households for cooking and baking purposes.

Family tree for grain mill 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/231'>231: Grain mill products</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/232'>232: Starches and starch products; sugars and sugar syrups n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/233'>233: Preparations used in animal feeding; lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/234'>234: Bakery products</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/235'>235: Sugar and molasses</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/236'>236: Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/237'>237: Macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/239'>239: Food products n.e.c.</a>"]

    C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2311'>2311: Wheat and meslin flour</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2312'>2312: Other cereal flours</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2313'>2313: Groats, meal and pellets of wheat and other cereals</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2314'>2314: Other cereal grain products (including corn flakes)</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2316'>2316: Rice, semi- or wholly milled, or husked</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2317'>2317: Other vegetable flours and meals</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2318'>2318: Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares</a>"]


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