Manufacture of starches and starch products

isic code 1062 covers the manufacture of starches and starch products, a critical industry that plays a vital role in various sectors of the economy. Starches are versatile natural polymers derived from various plant sources, such as corn, potatoes, wheat, and cassava. This industry's outputs are widely used as ingredients, thickeners, and binding agents in a diverse range of products, from food and beverages to paper, textiles, and pharmaceuticals, making it an essential component of many supply chains.

The production of starches and starch products typically involves several key steps. First, the raw materials, such as corn, potatoes, or cassava, are cleaned, washed, and milled to extract the starch. The extracted starch is then purified, dried, and processed into various forms, including powders, granules, and modified starches, depending on the intended application. Advanced techniques, such as enzymatic or chemical modifications, may be employed to alter the starch's properties and functionality.

The primary inputs for the manufacture of starches and starch products include the raw plant materials, such as 0111 (Growing of cereals (except rice), legumes and oil seeds), 0112 Growing of rice, 0113 Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers, and 0114 Growing of sugar cane. Additionally, the industry requires various processing equipment, such as mills, centrifuges, and drying systems, as well as chemicals and enzymes for modification and purification.

The main outputs of the isic code 1062 industry are various forms of starches and starch products, including native starches, modified starches, and starch-based derivatives. These outputs are widely used as ingredients, thickeners, and binding agents in the production of 1041 Manufacture of food products, 1701 Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard, 1311 Preparation and spinning of textile fibres, and 2100 Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products, among other industries.