Other printing

NACE v2.0 Code: C18.12

About other printing

NACE code 18.12 covers the 'Other printing' industry, which plays a vital role in the broader manufacturing and commercial sectors. This industry encompasses a wide range of printing activities beyond traditional newspaper and book publishing, including the production of labels, packaging materials, and various commercial and promotional printed products. As a key component of the broader printing and reproduction of recorded media industry, the 'Other printing' sector contributes significantly to the economic output and employment in many countries.

Production process

The 'Other printing' industry utilizes a variety of printing techniques, including offset printing, digital printing, screen printing, and flexographic printing, among others. These methods involve the transfer of ink or toner onto a substrate, such as paper, plastic, or metal, to create the desired printed output. The specific production techniques employed often depend on the nature of the final product, the required print quality, and the volume of production.

Production inputs

The 'Other printing' industry relies on a range of inputs, including paper, inks, toners, printing plates or cylinders, and specialized printing machinery. The availability and cost of these inputs can significantly impact the industry's overall competitiveness and profitability. Additionally, the industry may require skilled labor, such as graphic designers, pre-press technicians, and press operators, to ensure the efficient and high-quality production of printed materials.

Production outputs

The 'Other printing' industry produces a diverse range of printed products, including labels, packaging materials, commercial and promotional materials, and various other printed items. These outputs are often consumed by other industries, such as 10.00 Manufacture of food products, 14.00 Manufacture of wearing apparel, and 46.00 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, which utilize these printed materials for their own products and marketing purposes.

Revisions to 18.12

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 18.12. The most recent 5 versions of this code (18.12) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 18.12 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (18.12).

HS code HS year HS title
491199HS v2017Printed matter; n.e.c. in heading no. 4911

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (18.12).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
1811ISIC v4.0Printing

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (18.12).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
32690CPC v2.1Other printed matter
89121CPC v2.1Printing services

Family tree for other printing

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18'>18: Printing and reproduction of recorded media</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/1'>18.1: Printing and service activities related to printing</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/12'>18.12: Other printing</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/11'>18.11: Printing of newspapers</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/13'>18.13: Pre-press and pre-media services</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/14'>18.14: Binding and related services</a>"]

    

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