Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

NACE v2.0 Code: C20

About manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

NACE code 20 covers the manufacture of a wide range of chemicals and chemical products, an industry that is vital to the global economy. This sector produces essential materials and intermediates used across numerous other industries, from pharmaceuticals and plastics to paints and cleaning products. The chemical industry is a significant contributor to economic growth, innovation, and employment, playing a crucial role in the development of modern society.

Production process

The manufacture of chemicals and chemical products involves various production techniques, including chemical reactions, distillation, filtration, and purification. These processes are often carried out in specialized facilities equipped with advanced machinery and equipment to ensure precise control over temperature, pressure, and other parameters. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the type of chemical product being produced, but they generally aim to transform raw materials into the desired end-products through a series of carefully orchestrated steps.

Production inputs

The chemical industry relies on a diverse range of raw materials, including 06 Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, 07 Mining of metal ores, and 08 Other mining and quarrying. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery, equipment, and energy sources to power its production processes. Skilled labor, research and development, and a robust infrastructure for transportation and logistics are also essential inputs for this sector.

Production outputs

The outputs of the chemical industry are vast and varied, ranging from basic chemicals and intermediates to more specialized products like pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and cosmetics. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, such as 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations, 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products, and 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products. The chemical industry's diverse range of outputs plays a crucial role in supporting the development and growth of numerous other economic sectors.

Revisions to 20

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 20. The most recent 2 versions of this code (20) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 20 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (20).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
20ISIC v4.0Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

Family tree for manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20'>20: Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/10'>10: Manufacture of food products</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/11'>11: Manufacture of beverages</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/12'>12: Manufacture of tobacco products</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/13'>13: Manufacture of textiles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/14'>14: Manufacture of wearing apparel</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/15'>15: Manufacture of leather and related products</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/16'>16: Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/17'>17: Manufacture of paper and paper products</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18'>18: Printing and reproduction of recorded media</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/19'>19: Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/21'>21: Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22'>22: Manufacture of rubber and plastic products</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/23'>23: Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24'>24: Manufacture of basic metals</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/25'>25: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/26'>26: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/27'>27: Manufacture of electrical equipment</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28'>28: Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/29'>29: Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/30'>30: Manufacture of other transport equipment</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/31'>31: Manufacture of furniture</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/32'>32: Other manufacturing</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/33'>33: Repair and installation of machinery and equipment</a>"]

    B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/1'>20.1: Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/2'>20.2: Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/3'>20.3: Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/4'>20.4: Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/5'>20.5: Manufacture of other chemical products</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/6'>20.6: Manufacture of man-made fibres</a>"]


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