Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels

NACE v2.1 Code: C16.21

About manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels

NACE code 16.21 covers the manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels, a critical industry within the broader forestry and wood processing sector. These products serve as essential raw materials for a wide range of downstream industries, including furniture, construction, and packaging. The manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels is a significant contributor to the economy, providing employment and supporting the sustainable use of forest resources.

Production process

The production of veneer sheets and wood-based panels typically involves several key steps. First, logs or timber are peeled or sliced into thin veneer sheets. These sheets are then dried and graded before being assembled into larger panels, often using adhesives. Depending on the specific product, the panels may undergo further processing, such as sanding, cutting, or layering, to create the desired characteristics and dimensions.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry include raw wood materials, such as logs, timber, and wood chips. Manufacturers also require specialized machinery, such as peeling or slicing equipment, drying systems, and panel assembly lines. Adhesives, coatings, and other chemicals are also important inputs for the production of wood-based panels.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are veneer sheets and a variety of wood-based panels, including plywood, particleboard, and fiberboard. These products are widely used in the 16.10 Sawmilling and planing of wood, 31.01 Manufacture of office and shop furniture, 41.20 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings, and 16.23 Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery industries, among others.

Revisions to 16.21

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 16.21. The most recent 1 version of this code (16.21) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 16.21.

Family tree for manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16'>16: Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/2'>16.2: Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/21'>16.21: Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/22'>16.22: Manufacture of assembled parquet floors</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/23'>16.23: Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/24'>16.24: Manufacture of wooden containers</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/25'>16.25: Manufacture of doors and windows of wood</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/26'>16.26: Manufacture of solid fuels from vegetable biomass</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/27'>16.27: Finishing of wooden products</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/16/28'>16.28: Manufacture of other products of wood and articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials</a>"]

    

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