Bakery products

CPC v2.1 Code: 234

About bakery products

cpc code 234 covers the production of a wide range of bakery products, including bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods. This industry plays a vital role in the food and beverage sector, providing essential staple foods and specialty items to consumers. Bakery products are a significant part of the daily diet for many people around the world, making this industry an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of bakery products typically involves a series of key steps, including mixing and kneading dough, proofing, shaping, and baking. Automated machinery is often used to streamline these processes and ensure consistent quality. Specialized equipment such as ovens, mixers, and slicers are essential for the efficient manufacture of bakery goods at scale.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the bakery products industry include flour, yeast, sugar, eggs, butter, and other dairy products. Depending on the specific item being produced, additional ingredients such as nuts, fruits, or chocolate may also be used. Bakeries also require access to reliable sources of energy, such as electricity or natural gas, to power their production equipment.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the bakery products industry are a diverse range of baked goods, including 001 Bread, 002 Pastries, 003 Cakes, and 004 Cookies. These products are then distributed to 111 Grocery stores, 112 Specialty food shops, and other retail outlets for consumption by the general public.

Family tree for bakery 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/v2-1/234'>234: Bakery products</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/231'>231: Grain mill products</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/232'>232: Starches and starch products; sugars and sugar syrups n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/233'>233: Preparations used in animal feeding; lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets</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/v2-1/2341'>2341: Crispbread; rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2342'>2342: Gingerbread and the like; sweet biscuits; waffles and wafers</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2343'>2343: Pastry goods and cakes</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2349'>2349: Bread and other bakers' wares</a>"]


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