Sulphur, except sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur
CPC v2.1 Code: 3452
About sulphur, except sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur
cpc code 3452 covers the production and trade of sulphur, a critical raw material used in a wide range of industries. Sulphur is an essential element for the manufacture of various chemicals, fertilizers, and industrial products. It plays a vital role in the global economy, supporting the growth and development of numerous sectors, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals.
Production process
Sulphur is primarily extracted from natural deposits, such as volcanic sources or oil and gas fields. The main production techniques involve mining, refining, and processing the raw sulphur to meet the specific requirements of various applications. This may include processes like melting, distillation, and purification to ensure the sulphur meets the necessary purity and quality standards.
Production inputs
The production of sulphur under cpc code 3452 requires access to natural sulphur deposits, as well as specialized mining and processing equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, transportation infrastructure, and energy sources to support the extraction, refining, and distribution of the final product.
Production outputs
Sulphur produced under cpc code 3452 is a versatile material that finds applications in numerous industries. It is a key input for the manufacture of 3511 Fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, 3512 Plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms, and 3520 Pesticides and other agrochemical products. Sulphur is also used in the production of 3511 Pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products, 2011 Basic chemicals, and 2012 Dyes and pigments.
Family tree for sulphur, except sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur
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>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/345'>345: Miscellaneous basic chemical products</a>"] C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3452'>3452: Sulphur, except sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur</a>"] C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3451'>3451: Wood charcoal</a>"] C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3453'>3453: Roasted iron pyrites</a>"] C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3454'>3454: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar, and similar products; pitch and pitch coke, obtained from mineral tars</a>"] C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3455'>3455: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, chemically modified, except those hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils</a>"] C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3456'>3456: Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, unworked</a>"] C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3457'>3457: Glycerol</a>"] D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34520'>34520: Sulphur, except sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur</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 level3 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level4 class K level5 class D 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 D highlight