Monumental or building stone and articles thereof

CPC v2.1 Code: 376

About monumental or building stone and articles thereof

cpc code 376 covers the industry of monumental or building stone and articles thereof. This industry plays a crucial role in the construction and infrastructure sectors, providing essential raw materials for the creation of iconic landmarks, public buildings, and various architectural projects. The demand for high-quality stone products is driven by the ongoing need for durable, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable building materials that can withstand the test of time.

Production process

The production of monumental or building stone involves a series of specialized techniques. Quarrying is the primary method, where large blocks of stone are extracted from natural deposits. These blocks are then cut, shaped, and polished using advanced machinery and tools to create the desired size, shape, and finish. Techniques such as cutting, carving, and engraving are often employed to add intricate designs and patterns to the stone products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the monumental or building stone industry include the raw materials, such as various types of natural stone (e.g., granite, marble, limestone, sandstone), as well as specialized equipment and machinery for quarrying, cutting, and finishing the stone products. Additionally, skilled labor, transportation, and energy resources are essential for the efficient operation of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the monumental or building stone industry are finished stone products, such as 371 Dimension stone and 372 Crushed and broken stone, including riprap, which are used in a wide range of construction and architectural applications. These products are often consumed by industries like 370 Construction, 374 Concrete, gypsum, and plaster products, and 375 Clay, ceramic, and refractory minerals, among others.

Family tree for monumental or building stone and articles thereof

    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/v2-1/37'>37: Glass and glass products and other non-metallic products n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/376'>376: Monumental or building stone and articles thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/371'>371: Glass and glass products</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/372'>372: Non-structural ceramic ware</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/373'>373: Refractory products and structural non-refractory clay products</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/374'>374: Plaster, lime and cement</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/375'>375: Articles of concrete, cement and plaster</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/379'>379: Other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.</a>"]

    C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3761'>3761: Marble, travertine and alabaster, worked, and articles thereof (except setts, curbstones, flagstones, tiles, cubes and similar articles); artificially coloured granules, chippings and powder of marble, travertine and alabaster</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3769'>3769: Other worked monumental or building stone and articles thereof; other artificially coloured granules, chippings and powder of natural stone; articles of agglomerated slate</a>"]


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