Watch straps, except of metal

CPC v2.1 Code: 2923

About watch straps, except of metal

cpc code 2923 covers the production of watch straps, excluding those made of metal. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader watch and accessories market, providing essential components for timepieces across a range of styles and price points. As consumer demand for personalized and fashionable watch accessories continues to grow, the watch strap industry has become an increasingly important part of the overall economy.

Production process

The production of watch straps, except those made of metal, typically involves a combination of cutting, shaping, and finishing techniques. Manufacturers may use materials such as leather, fabric, or synthetic compounds, which are then cut to size and shaped to fit specific watch models. Finishing processes like stitching, embossing, or the application of coatings may be employed to enhance the strap's durability, appearance, and comfort.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the watch strap industry, excluding metal, include raw materials such as leather, textiles, and various synthetic materials. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery and tools for cutting, shaping, and finishing the straps. Additionally, the industry may consume outputs from 1511 Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur and 1392 Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 2923 is watch straps made from non-metal materials. These watch straps are then consumed by the 2652 Manufacture of watches and clocks industry, where they are assembled into complete timepieces. The watch strap industry also supplies products to the broader 4772 Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores and 4777 Retail sale of watches and jewellery sectors.

Family tree for watch straps, except of metal

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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/v2-1/29'>29: Leather and leather products; footwear</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/292'>292: Luggage, handbags and the like; saddlery and harness; other articles of leather</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2923'>2923: Watch straps, except of metal</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2921'>2921: Saddlery and harness, for any animal, of any material</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2922'>2922: Luggage, handbags and the like, of leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanized fibre or paperboard; travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2929'>2929: Other articles of leather or composition leather (including articles of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses) n.e.c.</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/29230'>29230: Watch straps, except of metal</a>"]


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