Manufacture of other products of first processing of steel

NACE v2.1 Code: C24.3

About manufacture of other products of first processing of steel

NACE code 24.3 covers the manufacture of other products of first processing of steel, a critical industry within the broader steel and metal manufacturing sector. This industry plays a vital role in transforming raw steel into a diverse range of intermediate products that are essential inputs for numerous downstream industries, including construction, automotive, machinery, and consumer goods. The products generated by this industry form the foundation for many of the manufactured goods that shape our modern economy and daily lives.

Production process

The manufacture of other products of first processing of steel involves a range of production techniques, including rolling, drawing, and extruding. Rolling is a fundamental process that uses heavy machinery to shape steel into flat products, such as sheets, strips, and plates. Drawing is used to create long, cylindrical products like bars and rods, while extrusion is employed to produce more complex shapes, including pipes, profiles, and sections. These techniques allow manufacturers to precisely tailor the size, thickness, and properties of the steel products to meet the specific requirements of their customers.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the manufacture of other products of first processing of steel are raw steel, typically in the form of billets, blooms, or slabs. These raw materials are sourced from integrated steel mills or electric arc furnace producers. In addition to the steel feedstock, this industry also relies on specialized machinery, such as rolling mills, drawing machines, and extrusion presses, as well as various consumables, including lubricants, coolants, and protective coatings.

Production outputs

The products generated by the manufacture of other products of first processing of steel include a wide range of intermediate steel goods, such as bars, rods, angles, shapes, and sections. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of downstream NACE industries, including 25.1 Manufacture of structural metal products, 28.1 Manufacture of general-purpose machinery, and 29.1 Manufacture of motor vehicles. The versatility and adaptability of these steel products make them essential components in the production of countless manufactured goods that are vital to modern economies and societies.

Revisions to 24.3

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 24.3. The most recent 1 version of this code (24.3) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 24.3.

Family tree for manufacture of other products of first processing of steel

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24'>24: Manufacture of basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/3'>24.3: Manufacture of other products of first processing of steel</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/1'>24.1: Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/2'>24.2: Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/4'>24.4: Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/5'>24.5: Casting of metals</a>"]

    C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/31'>24.31: Cold drawing of bars</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/32'>24.32: Cold rolling of narrow strip</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/33'>24.33: Cold forming or folding</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/34'>24.34: Cold drawing of wire</a>"]


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