Flat-rolled products of alloy steel (except of silicon-electrical steel), not further worked than cold-rolled, of a width of 600 mm or more

cpc code 41223 covers the production of flat-rolled products of alloy steel, excluding silicon-electrical steel, that have been cold-rolled but not further processed. These materials are essential components in a wide range of industries, from automotive manufacturing to construction and machinery. As a key intermediate product, the output of this industry supports economic activity across numerous sectors, making it an important part of the broader metal processing and fabrication landscape.

The production of flat-rolled alloy steel products under cpc code 41223 typically involves a multi-step cold-rolling process. First, alloy steel slabs or billets are heated and then passed through a series of rolling mills to reduce the thickness and shape the material into the desired flat profiles. The cold-rolling process helps to improve the steel's strength, hardness, and surface finish without significantly altering its chemical composition. Precise control over rolling speeds, temperatures, and other parameters is crucial to ensuring the final products meet stringent quality standards.

The main inputs required for the production of flat-rolled alloy steel products under cpc code 41223 include high-quality alloy steel feedstock, such as 41210 Ingots, other primary forms, of alloy steel, as well as specialized rolling mill equipment and machinery. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also essential for powering the production facilities and heating the steel during processing. Additionally, skilled labor, including metallurgists, engineers, and technicians, is necessary to operate the complex manufacturing processes and ensure consistent product quality.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 41223 are flat-rolled alloy steel products, such as sheets, plates, and strips, that are used in a wide range of applications. These materials may be further processed or fabricated into components for 49211 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel, 49212 Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, and 49213 Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel, among other products. The cold-rolled alloy steel outputs from this industry also serve as important inputs for the 41224 Flat-rolled products of alloy steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, of a width of 600 mm or more industry.