Manufacture of sugar

isic code 1072 covers the manufacture of sugar, a vital industry that plays a crucial role in the global food and beverage supply chain. Sugar production is a significant economic activity, with the industry contributing to employment, trade, and the overall growth of many countries around the world. As a versatile and widely-used ingredient, the sugar manufacturing industry is closely integrated with various other sectors, including agriculture, food processing, and consumer goods.

The primary production technique in the sugar manufacturing industry involves the extraction of sucrose from sugarcane or sugar beets. This process typically begins with the harvesting and transportation of the raw materials to the processing facilities. The sugarcane or sugar beets are then washed, chopped, and subjected to a series of extraction and purification processes to separate the sucrose from the other components. The extracted sucrose is then further refined, crystallized, and packaged for distribution.

The sugar manufacturing industry relies on several key inputs, including 0111 Growing of sugar cane and 0113 Growing of sugar beet as the primary raw materials. Additionally, the industry requires various processing equipment, such as mills, evaporators, and centrifuges, as well as energy sources, water, and chemical additives for the purification and refining processes.

The primary output of the sugar manufacturing industry is refined sugar, which is then used as an ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage products, including 1041 Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes, 1051 Operation of dairies and cheese making, and 1107 Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters. The industry also produces by-products, such as molasses and bagasse, which can be used in the production of animal feed, biofuels, and other industrial applications.