Manufacture of sugar

NACE v2.1 Code: C10.81

About manufacture of sugar

NACE code 10.81 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 national and regional economies around the world.

Production process

The manufacture of sugar primarily involves the extraction and refinement of sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beets. The key production steps include harvesting, milling, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, and centrifugation to separate the sugar crystals from the molasses. Advanced techniques, such as ion exchange and membrane filtration, are also employed to improve the purity and quality of the final sugar product.

Production inputs

The sugar manufacturing industry relies on several key inputs, including sugar cane or sugar beets as the primary raw materials. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment for harvesting, milling, and refining the sugar. Energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, are also essential for powering the production facilities. Water is another critical input used in various stages of the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sugar manufacturing industry is refined white sugar, which is widely used in the food and beverage 10.82 Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery, 11.07 Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters, and 10.89 Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. industries. Sugar is also an important ingredient in many household and industrial products. Additionally, the industry generates by-products, such as molasses and bagasse, which can be used in the production of other goods.

Revisions to 10.81

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 10.81. The most recent 1 version of this code (10.81) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 10.81.

Older versions

Family tree for manufacture of sugar

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10'>10: Manufacture of food products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10/8'>10.8: Manufacture of other food products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10/81'>10.81: Manufacture of sugar</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10/82'>10.82: Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10/83'>10.83: Processing of tea and coffee</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10/84'>10.84: Manufacture of condiments and seasonings</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10/85'>10.85: Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10/86'>10.86: Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/10/89'>10.89: Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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