Publishing, printing and reproduction services
CPC v2.1 Code: 891
About publishing, printing and reproduction services
cpc code 891 covers a diverse range of publishing, printing, and reproduction services that play a vital role in the global economy. This industry encompasses the creation, distribution, and duplication of various forms of content, from books and magazines to newspapers and digital media. As a key component of the information and communication sector, the publishing, printing, and reproduction industry is essential for the dissemination of knowledge, ideas, and cultural expression.
Production process
The main production techniques used in this industry involve a combination of traditional and digital methods. Printing processes can include offset printing, digital printing, and specialized techniques like screen printing and gravure. Publishing activities often involve content creation, editing, layout design, and the use of various software tools. Reproduction services may utilize photocopying, scanning, and digital file duplication to create copies of original materials.
Production inputs
The publishing, printing, and reproduction industry relies on a range of inputs, including paper, ink, printing plates, and specialized equipment like presses, bindery machines, and digital printing devices. Additionally, this industry requires skilled labor, such as writers, editors, graphic designers, and printing technicians, as well as access to distribution channels and logistics networks to deliver the final products to consumers.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the publishing, printing, and reproduction industry include books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, catalogs, and various forms of digital content. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 511 Publishing activities, 581 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities, and 855 Education, among others. The industry also supports the creation and distribution of educational materials, corporate communications, and promotional materials.
Family tree for publishing, printing and reproduction services
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8'>8: Business and production services</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/89'>89: Other manufacturing services; publishing, printing and reproduction services; materials recovery services</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/891'>891: Publishing, printing and reproduction services</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/892'>892: Moulding, pressing, stamping, extruding and similar plastic manufacturing services</a>"] B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/893'>893: Casting, forging, stamping and similar metal manufacturing services</a>"] B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/894'>894: Materials recovery (recycling) services, on a fee or contract basis</a>"] C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8911'>8911: Publishing, on a fee or contract basis</a>"] C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8912'>8912: Printing and reproduction services of recorded media, on a fee or contract basis</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level1 class B level2 class C level3 class D level3 class E level3 class F level3 class G level4 class H level4 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight