Transport equipment

CPC v2.1 Code: 49

About transport equipment

cpc code 49, 'Transport equipment', encompasses a diverse range of industries responsible for the manufacturing and assembly of various modes of transportation. This sector plays a vital role in the global economy, enabling the efficient movement of goods, services, and people across vast distances. From automobiles and aircraft to ships and trains, the transport equipment industry is a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, supporting economic growth and facilitating international trade.

Production process

The production techniques employed in the transport equipment industry vary depending on the specific mode of transportation being manufactured. Generally, the process involves the assembly of various components, including frames, engines, electrical systems, and interior furnishings. Automated assembly lines, advanced robotics, and computer-aided design (CAD) software are commonly used to streamline the manufacturing process and ensure consistent quality.

Production inputs

The transport equipment industry relies on a wide range of raw materials, including metals, plastics, rubber, and advanced composites. Specialized machinery, such as welding equipment, stamping presses, and paint booths, are also essential inputs for the production of transport vehicles. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and assembly line workers, to design, engineer, and assemble the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the transport equipment industry are the various modes of transportation, such as 49 Transport equipment, 29 Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, 30 Other transport equipment, and 28 Machinery and equipment n.e.c.. These products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including logistics, tourism, and personal transportation, as well as by individual consumers.

Family tree for transport equipment

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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/v2-1/49'>49: Transport equipment</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42'>42: Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/43'>43: General-purpose machinery</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44'>44: Special-purpose machinery</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/45'>45: Office, accounting and computing machinery</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/46'>46: Electrical machinery and apparatus</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47'>47: Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48'>48: Medical appliances, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/491'>491: Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/492'>492: Bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; trailers and semi-trailers; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/493'>493: Ships</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/494'>494: Pleasure and sporting boats</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/495'>495: Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/496'>496: Aircraft and spacecraft, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/499'>499: Other transport equipment and parts thereof</a>"]


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