Soft drinks; bottled mineral waters

CPC v2.1 Code: 244

About soft drinks; bottled mineral waters

cpc code 244 covers the production and distribution of soft drinks and bottled mineral waters. This industry plays a vital role in the broader food and beverage sector, providing consumers with a wide range of refreshing and hydrating options. Soft drinks and bottled waters are essential consumer goods, with global demand driven by factors such as population growth, urbanization, and changing lifestyle preferences.

Production process

The production of soft drinks and bottled mineral waters typically involves several key steps. For soft drinks, this includes the mixing and blending of water, sweeteners, flavorings, and other ingredients, followed by carbonation and bottling. Bottled mineral waters, on the other hand, are sourced directly from natural springs or aquifers, and may undergo filtration, ozonation, or other treatment processes to ensure purity and consistency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the soft drinks and bottled mineral waters industry include water, sweeteners (such as sugar or high-fructose corn syrup), flavorings, and packaging materials (such as bottles, cans, and caps). Specialized equipment, such as blending tanks, carbonation systems, and bottling lines, are also essential for the production process. Additionally, this industry relies on a robust supply chain of raw materials, transportation, and distribution networks to deliver products to consumers.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of cpc code 244 are carbonated soft drinks, non-carbonated soft drinks, and bottled mineral waters. These products are consumed by a wide range of 551 Food and beverage serving services, 463 Retail trade services of household goods, and 469 Retail trade services of other goods. The soft drinks and bottled mineral waters industry also generates byproducts, such as wastewater and packaging waste, which must be properly managed and disposed of.

Family tree for soft drinks; bottled mineral waters

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    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/v2-1/24'>24: Beverages</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/244'>244: Soft drinks; bottled mineral waters</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/241'>241: Ethyl alcohol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/242'>242: Wines</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/243'>243: Malt liquors and malt</a>"]

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2441'>2441: Bottled waters, not sweetened or flavoured</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2449'>2449: Other non-alcoholic caloric beverages</a>"]


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