Basic chemicals
CPC v2.1 Code: 34
About basic chemicals
cpc code 34 covers the basic chemicals industry, which is a critical component of the broader manufacturing and industrial sectors. This industry produces a wide range of essential chemicals that serve as building blocks for a vast array of products, from pharmaceuticals and plastics to fertilizers and cleaning supplies. The basic chemicals industry is a key driver of economic growth, supporting numerous downstream industries and contributing significantly to global trade and commerce.
Production process
The production of basic chemicals typically involves a range of complex chemical processes, such as distillation, reaction, and separation. These processes are often carried out in large-scale industrial facilities, utilizing specialized equipment and advanced technologies to ensure efficient and consistent output. The specific techniques employed can vary depending on the type of chemical being produced, but generally involve the transformation of raw materials into the desired end products through carefully controlled chemical reactions and purification steps.
Production inputs
The basic chemicals industry relies on a variety of raw materials, including 24 Mining and quarrying, 19 Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products, and other 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products products. Additionally, the industry requires significant energy inputs, such as electricity and natural gas, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the various production processes. The availability and cost of these inputs can have a significant impact on the overall competitiveness and profitability of the basic chemicals industry.
Production outputs
The basic chemicals industry produces a diverse range of outputs, including 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products, 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations, and 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products. These chemicals are then consumed by a wide variety of downstream industries, contributing to the development of numerous consumer and industrial products. The basic chemicals industry is a crucial enabler of economic activity, supporting the growth and innovation of numerous other sectors.
Family tree for basic chemicals
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/v2-1/34'>34: Basic chemicals</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31'>31: Products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32'>32: Pulp, paper and paper products; printed matter and related articles</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/33'>33: Coke oven products; refined petroleum products; nuclear fuel</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35'>35: Other chemical products; man-made fibres</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/36'>36: Rubber and plastics products</a>"] A --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37'>37: Glass and glass products and other non-metallic products n.e.c.</a>"] A --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38'>38: Furniture; other transportable goods n.e.c.</a>"] A --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39'>39: Wastes or scraps</a>"] B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/341'>341: Basic organic chemicals</a>"] B --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/342'>342: Basic inorganic chemicals n.e.c.</a>"] B --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/343'>343: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; colouring matter n.e.c.</a>"] B --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/344'>344: Activated natural mineral products; animal black; tall oil; terpenic oils produced by the treatment of coniferous woods; crude dipentene; crude para-cymene; pine oil; rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; rum gums; wood tar; wood tar oils; wood creosote; wood naphtha; vegetable pitch; brewers' pitch</a>"] B --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/345'>345: Miscellaneous basic chemical products</a>"] B --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/346'>346: Fertilizers and pesticides</a>"] B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/347'>347: Plastics in primary forms</a>"] B --> R["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/348'>348: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, and mixtures thereof with natural rubber and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level1 class B level2 class C level2 class D level2 class E level2 class F level2 class G level2 class H level2 class I level2 class J level2 class K level3 class L level3 class M level3 class N level3 class O level3 class P level3 class Q level3 class R level3 class B highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class B highlight