Refrigerators and freezers, household type, electric or non-electric
CPC v2.1 Code: 44811
About refrigerators and freezers, household type, electric or non-electric
cpc code 44811 covers the production and trade of household-type refrigerators and freezers, both electric and non-electric. This industry plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, providing essential appliances for food storage and preservation in residential and commercial settings. As a key component of modern living, the refrigerator and freezer industry is closely tied to broader economic trends and consumer demand.
Production process
The production of household refrigerators and freezers typically involves a multi-step manufacturing process. This includes the fabrication of the cabinet and interior components, the installation of the cooling system (compressor, coils, and refrigerant), and the assembly of the final product. Manufacturers often utilize advanced technologies and automation to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency in their output.
Production inputs
The refrigerator and freezer industry relies on a variety of raw materials and components, including metals (such as steel and aluminum) for the cabinet and structural elements, plastics for the interior liners and shelving, and specialized parts like compressors, coils, and control systems. Manufacturers also require access to reliable sources of electricity, as well as skilled labor to assemble the final products.
Production outputs
The primary output of cpc code 44811 is the household-type refrigerator and freezer, which is then distributed and sold to consumers through various retail channels, such as 47110 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating and 47540 Retail sale of electrical household appliances. These appliances are essential for 56210 Event catering activities and 56290 Other food service activities, as well as for residential and commercial 68100 Real estate activities with own or leased property.
Family tree for refrigerators and freezers, household type, electric or non-electric
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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/v2-1/44'>44: Special-purpose machinery</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/448'>448: Domestic appliances and parts thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4481'>4481: Domestic electric appliances; non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44811'>44811: Refrigerators and freezers, household type, electric or non-electric</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44812'>44812: Dishwashing machines and clothes or linen washing or drying machines, household type, electric or non-electric</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44813'>44813: Electric blankets</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44814'>44814: Household sewing machines</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44815'>44815: Fans and ventilating or recycling hoods of the domestic type</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44816'>44816: Other small electric domestic appliances (including vacuum cleaners, kitchen waste disposers, food mixers, shavers, hair dryers, smoothing irons, coffee makers and toasters)</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44817'>44817: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44818'>44818: Electric heating resistors, except of carbon</a>"]
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