Flours, meals and pellets; of meat or meat offal, greaves

HS code 230110 covers the production and trade of flours, meals, and pellets made from meat or meat offal, including greaves. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing essential ingredients for a wide range of products, from pet food to livestock feed. As a key component of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, the 230110 industry contributes significantly to the overall economy.

The production of flours, meals, and pellets under HS code 230110 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, which can include various types of meat and meat offal, are collected and prepared. This may involve processes such as slaughtering, trimming, and rendering. The prepared materials are then ground or milled into fine powders or coarser meals, depending on the desired end product. Finally, the flours or meals may be further processed into pellets or other agglomerated forms, often using specialized machinery and techniques.

The main inputs required for the 230110 industry include the raw materials of meat and meat offal, as well as various processing equipment and machinery. Depending on the specific product, additional ingredients such as binders or preservatives may also be used. The industry relies on a steady supply of livestock and slaughterhouse byproducts, as well as efficient transportation and logistics networks to move the raw materials and finished products.

The primary outputs of the 230110 industry are flours, meals, and pellets made from meat or meat offal, including greaves. These products are widely used as ingredients in the production of 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, 230910 Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale, and other animal feed formulations. The 230110 industry also supplies inputs to the 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, 210320 Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces, and 210390 Preparations for sauces and prepared sauces; mixed condiments and seasonings industries, where these meat-based powders and granules may be used as flavoring agents or binders.