Processing and preserving of poultry meat
NACE v2.0 Code: C10.12
About processing and preserving of poultry meat
NACE code 10.12, 'Processing and preserving of poultry meat', represents a crucial industry within the broader food production sector. This industry is responsible for transforming live poultry into a wide range of consumer-ready meat products, catering to the growing global demand for high-quality, affordable protein sources. As a key component of the agricultural value chain, the poultry processing industry plays a significant role in ensuring food security and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and workers across the supply chain.
Production process
The main production techniques used in the poultry processing industry involve a series of steps, including slaughtering, defeathering, evisceration, chilling, and packaging. These processes are designed to ensure the safe and efficient transformation of live birds into a variety of poultry meat products, such as whole chickens, chicken breasts, drumsticks, and wings. Advanced technologies, such as automated processing lines and temperature-controlled storage facilities, help maintain product quality and maximize production efficiency.
Production inputs
The poultry processing industry relies on a range of inputs, including live poultry, which are typically sourced from 01.47 Growing of poultry, as well as various packaging materials, such as plastic wraps, trays, and boxes. Additionally, the industry utilizes specialized machinery and equipment, including slaughtering, cutting, and packaging machines, to facilitate the production process. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also essential inputs for the industry's operations.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the poultry processing industry are a diverse range of poultry meat products, including fresh, frozen, and further processed items. These products are then distributed to various downstream industries, such as 10.13 Production of meat and poultry meat products, 10.85 Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes, and 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, where they are used as ingredients or sold directly to consumers.
Revisions to 10.12
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 10.12. The most recent 1 version of this code (10.12) is in the NACE v2.1 system:
This page shows a legacy version of code 10.12 ( NACE v2.0).
Newer versions
- NACE v2.1 (Latest revision):
Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)
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Related ISIC Codes
These isic codes are related to this econ code: (10.12).
ISIC code | ISIC Version | ISIC title |
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1010 | ISIC v4.0 | Processing and preserving of meat |
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Family tree for processing and preserving of poultry meat
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