Pastry goods and cakes

cpc code 23430 covers the production of a wide range of pastry goods and cakes. This industry plays a vital role in the food and beverage sector, providing consumers with a diverse array of baked goods for both personal and commercial consumption. Pastry goods and cakes are an integral part of many cultural traditions and social gatherings, making this industry an important contributor to the broader economy.

The production of pastry goods and cakes typically involves a combination of mixing, kneading, and baking techniques. Ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and butter are combined and then shaped into various forms, such as pies, tarts, and cakes. Specialized equipment, such as ovens, mixers, and rolling pins, are used to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.

The main inputs required for the pastry goods and cakes industry include 10610 Wheat, 10810 Sugar, 01450 Eggs, 10420 Butter, and a variety of other ingredients such as 10630 Flour and 10840 Baking powder. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, such as ovens, mixers, and packaging materials, to ensure the efficient and high-quality production of its outputs.

The primary outputs of the pastry goods and cakes industry include a wide range of baked goods, such as cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, and pastries. These products are consumed by both individual customers and other industries, such as 56101 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, 47112 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, and 10710 Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes.