Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or table ware

CPC v2.1 Code: 42916

About spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or table ware

cpc code 42916 covers a wide range of essential kitchen and table ware items, including spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, and sugar tongs. These products are integral to the food service and hospitality industries, enabling the preparation, serving, and consumption of meals in both commercial and domestic settings. The production and trade of these items play a significant role in the broader economy, supporting various downstream industries and meeting the needs of consumers worldwide.

Production process

The main production techniques for items under cpc code 42916 involve metalworking processes such as stamping, casting, and forging. Manufacturers may start with raw materials like stainless steel, silver, or other alloys, which are then shaped, polished, and finished to create the desired utensils and tableware. Automated machinery and specialized tooling are often used to ensure consistent quality and efficient mass production.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of cpc code 42916 items include various metal alloys, particularly stainless steel and silver, as well as specialized machinery and tools for metalworking. Manufacturers may also rely on molds, dies, and other equipment to shape the raw materials into the final products. Additionally, the industry requires skilled labor, energy resources, and logistics support to source materials, operate production facilities, and distribute the finished goods.

Production outputs

The main outputs of cpc code 42916 are the diverse range of kitchen and table ware items, including spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, and sugar tongs. These products are primarily consumed by the 63000 Food and beverage serving services industry, as well as 63100 Accommodation services and 63200 Catering services. Additionally, the output of this industry may be used by 42910 Cutlery and 42920 Household articles and toilet articles, which are closely related cpc codes.

Family tree for spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or table ware

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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/v2-1/42'>42: Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/429'>429: Other fabricated metal products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4291'>4291: Domestic metal products</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42916'>42916: Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or table ware</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42911'>42911: Sinks, wash-basins, baths and other sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron, steel, copper or aluminium</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42912'>42912: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron, steel, copper or aluminium; cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for domestic purposes, non-electric, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel, copper or aluminium; iron or steel wool; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42913'>42913: Knives (except for machines) and scissors, and blades therefor</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42914'>42914: Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips)</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42915'>42915: Other articles of cutlery; manicure or pedicure sets and instruments</a>"]

    

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