Cereal straw and husks; unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets

HS code 121300 covers the trade and production of cereal straw and husks, which are important agricultural by-products. These materials are widely used as animal feed, bedding, and in the manufacture of various products. The cereal straw and husks industry plays a crucial role in the broader agricultural and livestock sectors, contributing to the efficient utilization of crop residues and the sustainability of farming practices.

The production of cereal straw and husks typically involves the harvesting and processing of cereal crops, such as wheat, rice, and barley. After the grains are removed, the remaining straw and husks are collected, often using specialized machinery. These materials may then be chopped, ground, or pressed into pellets to facilitate storage, transportation, and further processing.

The main inputs required for the cereal straw and husks industry include the cereal crops themselves, as well as machinery and equipment for harvesting, processing, and packaging the materials. Additionally, labor, energy, and transportation resources are necessary to support the production and distribution of these agricultural by-products.

The primary outputs of the cereal straw and husks industry are the raw or processed materials, which are then consumed by various other industries. These include the 230100 Cereal Preparations industry, which may use cereal straw and husks as animal feed, as well as the 560710 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables industry, which may utilize these materials in the production of certain products.