Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

CPC v2.1 Code: 236

About cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

cpc code 236 covers the production of cocoa, chocolate, and sugar confectionery products. This industry plays a vital role in the global food and beverage sector, providing a wide range of sweet treats and indulgences that are enjoyed by consumers worldwide. From classic chocolate bars to innovative gummy candies, the products within this industry are integral to many people's daily lives and contribute significantly to the overall economy.

Production process

The production of cocoa, chocolate, and sugar confectionery involves a series of complex processes. Cocoa beans are first harvested, fermented, and dried before being roasted and processed into cocoa powder or cocoa butter. Chocolate is then made by combining cocoa with sugar, milk, and other ingredients, and undergoing various tempering and molding techniques. Sugar confectionery, such as gummies and hard candies, are produced by cooking and shaping sugar-based mixtures into desired shapes and forms.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 236 Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery industry include cocoa beans, sugar, milk, and other dairy products, as well as various flavorings, colorings, and preservatives. Specialized machinery, such as roasters, grinders, and molding equipment, is also essential for the production of these goods. Additionally, the industry relies on a reliable supply of packaging materials, such as wrappers, boxes, and bags, to protect and present the final products.

Production outputs

The 236 Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery industry produces a wide range of outputs, including chocolate bars, chocolate-coated confections, gummy candies, hard candies, and other sugar-based sweets. These products are primarily consumed by the 471 Retail trade industry, as well as the 561 Food and beverage services industry, where they are sold directly to consumers. Additionally, some of the industry's outputs may be used as inputs for other food manufacturing processes, such as the production of baked goods or ice cream.

Family tree for cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

    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/v2-1/236'>236: Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery</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/v2-1/234'>234: Bakery products</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/235'>235: Sugar and molasses</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/v2-1/2361'>2361: Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2362'>2362: Cocoa butter, fat and oil</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2363'>2363: Cocoa powder, not sweetened</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2364'>2364: Cocoa powder, sweetened</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2365'>2365: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa (except sweetened cocoa powder), in bulk forms</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2366'>2366: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa (except sweetened cocoa powder), other than in bulk forms</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2367'>2367: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa; vegetables, fruits, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar</a>"]


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