Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic

CPC v2.1 Code: 3463

About mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic

cpc code 3463 covers the production of mineral or chemical fertilizers containing potassium, a vital nutrient for plant growth. These fertilizers play a crucial role in modern agriculture, helping to improve crop yields and maintain soil fertility. As a key input for the agricultural sector, the potassic fertilizer industry is an essential component of the broader economy, supporting food production and global food security.

Production process

The production of potassic fertilizers typically involves the mining and processing of potassium-rich minerals, such as potash. These raw materials are then subjected to various chemical reactions and processing steps to create the final fertilizer products. The specific techniques used can vary, but often include crushing, dissolution, precipitation, and granulation to ensure the desired nutrient composition and physical properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cpc code 3463 fertilizers include potassium-bearing minerals, such as 1429 Potash, as well as other chemical reagents and energy sources. Specialized equipment, such as mills, reactors, and granulators, are also necessary for the various processing stages. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate the production facilities and ensure product quality.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the cpc code 3463 industry are various formulations of potassic fertilizers, which are then distributed and sold to 0111 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities and other agricultural sectors. These fertilizers can be used alone or in combination with other nutrient sources, such as 3462 Mineral or chemical fertilizers, nitrogenous and 3464 Mineral or chemical fertilizers, phosphatic, to meet the specific needs of different crops and soil conditions.

Family tree for mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic

    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/v2-1/346'>346: Fertilizers and pesticides</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3463'>3463: Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3461'>3461: Mineral or chemical fertilizers, nitrogenous</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3462'>3462: Mineral or chemical fertilizers, phosphatic</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3464'>3464: Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing at least two nutrients of nitrogen, phosphate and potash</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3465'>3465: Other fertilizers</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3466'>3466: Insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and disinfectants</a>"]

    D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34631'>34631: Potassium chloride (muriate of potash)</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34632'>34632: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash)</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34639'>34639: Carnallite, sylvite and other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c.</a>"]


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