Newsprint

CPC v2.1 Code: 32121

About newsprint

cpc code 32121 covers the production of newsprint, a type of uncoated paper used primarily for printing newspapers and other low-cost publications. As a critical input for the media and publishing industries, newsprint plays a vital role in the broader economy, facilitating the dissemination of information and the exchange of ideas. The newsprint industry is a significant employer and contributes to the economic activity of many regions around the world.

Production process

The production of newsprint involves a series of complex mechanical and chemical processes. The primary raw material is wood pulp, which is typically sourced from softwood trees such as spruce, pine, or fir. The wood is first debarked, chipped, and then subjected to a mechanical or chemical pulping process to separate the cellulose fibers. These fibers are then bleached, refined, and formed into a continuous web on a paper machine, before being dried, calendered, and cut to the desired size.

Production inputs

In addition to wood pulp, the newsprint industry requires significant quantities of water, energy, and various chemical additives such as sizing agents, fillers, and dyes. Specialized machinery, including pulp mills, paper machines, and finishing equipment, is also a critical input for the production of newsprint.

Production outputs

The primary output of the newsprint industry is, of course, newsprint itself, which is then consumed by the 32122 Newspaper Publishing and 32123 Periodical Publishing industries. Newsprint may also be used in the production of other types of uncoated paper products, such as 32124 Book Publishing and 32125 Commercial Printing.

Family tree for newsprint

    graph LR
    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/v2-1/32'>32: Pulp, paper and paper products; printed matter and related articles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/321'>321: Pulp, paper and paperboard</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3212'>3212: Newsprint, hand-made paper and other uncoated paper and paperboard of a kind used for graphic purposes, and punch card stock and punch tape paper</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32121'>32121: Newsprint</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32122'>32122: Hand-made paper and paperboard</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32129'>32129: Other uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and punch card stock and punch tape paper</a>"]

    

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