Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in blocks, plates, sheets or strip; crushed, granulated or ground cork; waste cork
CPC v2.1 Code: 31921
About natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in blocks, plates, sheets or strip; crushed, granulated or ground cork; waste cork
cpc code 31921 covers a wide range of cork-based products, from natural cork in its various forms to crushed, granulated, or ground cork, as well as cork waste. This industry plays a significant role in the global economy, providing essential raw materials for a variety of applications, including construction, insulation, and the production of consumer goods. As a renewable and sustainable resource, the cork industry is an important contributor to environmental sustainability efforts worldwide.
Production process
The production of the products covered under cpc code 31921 typically involves a series of processing steps. Natural cork is harvested from cork oak trees, then debacked or roughly squared, and may be further processed into blocks, plates, sheets, or strips. Crushed, granulated, or ground cork is produced by mechanically breaking down larger cork pieces, while cork waste is the byproduct of these various manufacturing processes.
Production inputs
The primary input for this industry is the raw cork harvested from cork oak trees. Additional inputs may include specialized machinery for harvesting, processing, and refining the cork, as well as energy sources and labor for the various production stages. The industry also relies on transportation and logistics infrastructure to move the raw materials and finished products to domestic and international markets.
Production outputs
The outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 31921 include a wide range of cork-based products, such as insulation materials, construction materials, and consumer goods like wine stoppers and decorative items. These outputs may be consumed by industries classified under other cpc codes, such as 4542 Building insulation materials, 3812 Builders' carpentry and joinery, and 3699 Other manufactured articles n.e.c..
Family tree for natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in blocks, plates, sheets or strip; crushed, granulated or ground cork; waste cork
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31'>31: Products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/319'>319: Other products of wood; articles of cork, plaiting materials and straw</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3192'>3192: Articles of cork and straw or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31921'>31921: Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in blocks, plates, sheets or strip; crushed, granulated or ground cork; waste cork</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31922'>31922: Articles of natural cork; agglomerated cork and articles thereof</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31923'>31923: Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork</a>"]
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