Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations

NACE v2.0 Code: C20.4

About manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations

NACE code 20.4 covers the manufacture of a wide range of personal care and cleaning products, including soap, detergents, perfumes, and cosmetics. This industry plays a vital role in meeting the daily hygiene and grooming needs of consumers, and its products are essential for maintaining cleanliness and personal well-being. As a key component of the broader chemical manufacturing sector, the 20.4 industry contributes significantly to the overall economy, providing employment and supporting the supply chains of numerous other industries.

Production process

The manufacture of products under NACE code 20.4 typically involves a combination of chemical processing, blending, and packaging techniques. Raw materials such as oils, fats, surfactants, and fragrances are combined and processed through various methods, including saponification, emulsification, and distillation, to create the desired formulations. Advanced production equipment, such as mixers, reactors, and filling lines, are used to ensure consistent quality and efficient output.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the NACE 20.4 industry include a variety of raw materials, such as 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms, 20.5 Manufacture of other chemical products, and 10.4 Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, as well as energy sources and packaging materials to support the production and distribution of its diverse range of products.

Production outputs

The NACE 20.4 industry produces a wide array of consumer goods, including soaps, detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes, and various personal care products. These outputs are primarily consumed by households, as well as by other industries, such as 47.0 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles and 86.0 Human health activities, which use these products for their own operations or for resale to end-users.

Revisions to 20.4

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 20.4. The most recent 1 version of this code (20.4) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 20.4 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (20.4).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
202ISIC v4.0Manufacture of other chemical products

Family tree for manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/2'>20.2: Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/3'>20.3: Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/5'>20.5: Manufacture of other chemical products</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/6'>20.6: Manufacture of man-made fibres</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/41'>20.41: Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/20/42'>20.42: Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations</a>"]


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