Extraction of peat

NACE v2.1 Code: B08.92

About extraction of peat

NACE code 08.92 covers the extraction of peat, a valuable natural resource with a wide range of applications. Peat is a partially decomposed organic material formed from the accumulation of plant matter in wetland environments. The peat extraction industry plays a crucial role in providing a renewable energy source, as well as supplying raw materials for various industries, including horticulture, agriculture, and the production of certain chemicals.

Production process

The extraction of peat typically involves a multi-step process. First, the peat deposits are located and assessed for their quality and quantity. Specialized machinery is then used to extract the peat from the ground, often in the form of blocks or bales. The extracted peat is then processed, which may include drying, sorting, and sometimes further processing to meet the specific requirements of end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the peat extraction industry include the natural peat deposits, heavy machinery for extraction and processing, and labor. Additionally, the industry may rely on transportation infrastructure, such as roads and railways, to move the extracted peat to various markets and consumers.

Production outputs

The primary output of the peat extraction industry is the peat itself, which can be used as a fuel source, a soil amendment in horticulture and agriculture, or as a raw material in the production of certain chemicals. The peat extracted under this NACE code may be consumed by industries such as 35.21 Manufacture of gas, 20.15 Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, and 81.30 Landscape service activities.

Revisions to 08.92

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 08.92. The most recent 1 version of this code (08.92) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 08.92.

Older versions

Family tree for extraction of peat

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B'>B: MINING AND QUARRYING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/08'>08: Other mining and quarrying</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/08/9'>08.9: Mining and quarrying n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/08/92'>08.92: Extraction of peat</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/08/91'>08.91: Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/08/93'>08.93: Extraction of salt</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/08/99'>08.99: Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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