Jute and other textile bast fibres (except flax, true hemp and ramie), processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres

cpc code 26170 covers a diverse range of textile bast fibres, including jute, that are processed but not yet spun into yarn. These fibres are an important raw material for various industries, from textiles and packaging to construction and composite materials. The global trade and production of these fibres play a significant role in the economies of several developing countries, particularly in Asia and Africa, where they are widely cultivated.

The production of the fibres covered under cpc code 26170 typically involves a series of processing steps. First, the raw bast fibres are harvested from the plants. They are then retted, a process that separates the fibres from the woody core of the plant. Next, the fibres undergo cleaning, sorting, and sometimes bleaching or dyeing, depending on the desired characteristics. Finally, the processed fibres are packaged and ready for further downstream processing, such as spinning, weaving, or use in other manufacturing processes.

The main inputs required for the production of the fibres under cpc code 26170 are the raw bast fibre plants, such as 01140 Jute and other textile bast fibres, as well as various processing equipment and machinery. Additionally, water, energy, and labour are essential inputs for the retting, cleaning, and packaging stages of production.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 26170 are the processed bast fibres, which can be used in a wide range of applications. These fibres may be consumed by industries such as 13100 Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles, 16100 Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials, and 22230 Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic, among others, for the production of textiles, packaging materials, construction products, and composite materials.