Copper, nickel, aluminium, alumina, lead, zinc and tin, unwrought

CPC v2.1 Code: 414

About copper, nickel, aluminium, alumina, lead, zinc and tin, unwrought

cpc code 414 covers the import and export of a diverse range of unwrought non-ferrous metals, including copper, nickel, aluminium, alumina, lead, zinc, and tin. These materials are essential raw inputs for a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries, making this code a critical component of global supply chains. The trade of these commodities plays a significant role in the broader economy, supporting the production of everything from electronics and transportation equipment to buildings and infrastructure.

Production process

The production of the materials covered under cpc code 414 typically involves mining, smelting, and refining processes. Ores containing the relevant metals are extracted from the earth, then subjected to various thermal, chemical, and mechanical treatments to separate and purify the desired elements. Techniques such as electrolysis, pyrometallurgy, and hydrometallurgy are commonly employed to produce the unwrought metals in their final forms.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the industries covered under cpc code 414 include the raw mineral ores containing the target metals, as well as energy sources, chemical reagents, and specialized production equipment. Significant mining and processing infrastructure, along with a skilled workforce, are necessary to extract and refine these non-ferrous metals on a commercial scale.

Production outputs

The unwrought metals produced under cpc code 414 serve as essential inputs for a wide range of downstream manufacturing activities. The outputs from this industry are consumed by various other 415 Copper, nickel, aluminium, alumina, lead, zinc and tin, semi-manufactured and 416 Copper, nickel, aluminium, lead, zinc and tin, waste and scrap industries, as well as sectors such as 417 Precious metals and metals clad with precious metals, unwrought, semi-manufactured or in powder form and 418 Iron and steel, in primary forms, in semi-finished forms and in finished basic shapes. The trade of these unwrought metals is crucial for supporting global industrial production and economic development.

Family tree for copper, nickel, aluminium, alumina, lead, zinc and tin, unwrought

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/414'>414: Copper, nickel, aluminium, alumina, lead, zinc and tin, unwrought</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/411'>411: Basic iron and steel</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/412'>412: Products of iron or steel</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/413'>413: Basic precious metals and metals clad with precious metals</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/415'>415: Semi-finished products of copper, nickel, aluminium, lead, zinc and tin or their alloys</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/416'>416: Other non-ferrous metals and articles thereof (including waste and scrap of some metals); cermets and articles thereof</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4141'>4141: Copper, unwrought; copper mattes; cement copper</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4142'>4142: Nickel, unwrought; intermediate products of nickel metallurgy</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4143'>4143: Aluminium, unwrought; alumina</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4144'>4144: Lead, zinc and tin, unwrought</a>"]


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