Wood pellets

cpc code 39281 covers the production of wood pellets, a renewable and sustainable fuel source that has gained significant importance in the global energy landscape. Wood pellets are small, compressed cylinders made from compressed sawdust, wood shavings, or other wood waste materials. They are primarily used for residential and commercial heating, as well as in industrial applications such as power generation and combined heat and power (CHP) plants.

The production of wood pellets involves several key steps. First, the raw materials, which typically include sawdust, wood chips, or other wood waste, are dried to reduce the moisture content. The dried material is then ground into a fine powder and compacted under high pressure, forming the distinctive cylindrical pellets. The pellets are then cooled and screened to ensure consistent size and quality before being packaged and distributed.

The main inputs required for the production of wood pellets include the raw wood materials, such as sawdust, wood chips, or other wood waste. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as pellet mills, dryers, and packaging equipment, are necessary for the production process. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also required to power the production facilities.

The primary output of cpc code 39281 is the wood pellets themselves, which are used as a renewable and sustainable fuel source. The wood pellets produced under this code may be consumed by 40210 Electricity and 40220 Gas industries for power generation, as well as by the 43211 Residential heating equipment and 43212 Commercial and industrial heating equipment industries for residential and commercial heating applications.