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 that forms in wetland environments, and its extraction plays a crucial role in various industries, including horticulture, energy production, and the manufacture of soil improvers and growing media. As a significant contributor to the broader mining and quarrying sector, the peat extraction industry is an important component of many national and regional economies.

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 remove the peat from the ground, often in the form of blocks or bales. The extracted peat may then undergo further processing, such as drying, shredding, or compacting, to prepare it for its intended use.

The peat extraction industry relies on several key inputs, including the natural peat deposits themselves, which are the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment, such as excavators, harvesters, and drying facilities. Labor, energy, and transportation resources are also essential for the efficient extraction and distribution of peat.

The primary output of the peat extraction industry is the peat itself, which is used in a variety of applications. Peat is commonly used as a soil amendment and growing medium in the horticulture industry 01.30 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities. It is also used as a fuel source in energy production 35.11 Production of electricity, and in the manufacture of various products, such as fuel briquettes and horticultural substrates 20.15 Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds.