Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats

isic code 104, 'Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats', represents a critical industry within the broader food and agricultural sector. This industry is responsible for producing a wide range of oils and fats derived from both plant and animal sources, which are essential ingredients in a variety of consumer and industrial products. The oils and fats manufactured under this code play a vital role in the global food supply chain, as well as in the production of personal care items, lubricants, and other industrial applications.

The manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats typically involves a multi-step process. Key production techniques include extraction, refining, and blending. Extraction methods, such as mechanical pressing or chemical solvents, are used to separate the oils and fats from their raw materials, which can include seeds, nuts, fruits, and animal tissues. The extracted oils and fats then undergo refining processes to remove impurities and improve their quality and stability. Finally, the refined oils and fats may be blended together to create specific product formulations.

The primary inputs required for the manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats include a variety of raw materials, such as 1011 (Growing of cereals (except rice), legumes and oil seeds), 1012 Growing of rice, 1021 Growing of grapes, 1022 Growing of tropical and subtropical fruits, 1024 Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits, 1030 Plant propagation, and 1041 Raising of cattle and buffaloes. In addition to these agricultural inputs, the industry also relies on specialized machinery and equipment for extraction, refining, and blending processes, as well as various chemicals and additives used in the production and preservation of the final products.

The primary outputs of the isic code 104 industry are a diverse range of vegetable and animal oils and fats, including but not limited to soybean oil, palm oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, coconut oil, and various animal fats. These oils and fats are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, such as 1051 Dairy processing, 1061 Manufacture of grain mill products, 1062 Manufacture of starches and starch products, 1071 Manufacture of bakery products, 2023 Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, and 2029 Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c..