Manufacture of basic metals

NACE v2.0 Code: C24

About manufacture of basic metals

NACE code 24, 'Manufacture of basic metals', represents a critical industry within the broader manufacturing sector. This industry is responsible for the production of essential raw materials, such as iron, steel, and other non-ferrous metals, which serve as the foundation for a wide range of downstream industries. The manufacture of basic metals plays a vital role in the global economy, supporting the development of infrastructure, transportation, machinery, and numerous consumer products.

Production process

The manufacture of basic metals typically involves a series of complex processes, including smelting, refining, and casting. Smelting is the primary technique used to extract metals from their ores, often involving the use of high temperatures to separate the desired metal from impurities. Refining processes then further purify the extracted metals, ensuring they meet the required specifications. Finally, casting techniques, such as continuous casting or sand casting, are used to shape the refined metals into the desired forms, such as ingots, sheets, or bars.

Production inputs

The manufacture of basic metals requires a significant amount of raw materials, primarily various metal ores, as well as energy sources, such as coal, natural gas, or electricity, to power the smelting and refining processes. Additionally, this industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, including furnaces, rolling mills, and casting molds, to facilitate the production of basic metal products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 'Manufacture of basic metals' industry (NACE 24) include a wide range of basic metal products, such as 24.1 Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys, 24.2 Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel, and 24.4 Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals. These basic metal products are then consumed by numerous other industries, including 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment, and 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers.

Revisions to 24

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 24. The most recent 1 version of this code (24) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 24 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (24).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
24ISIC v4.0Manufacture of basic metals

Family tree for manufacture of basic metals

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24'>24: Manufacture of basic metals</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/20'>20: Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/21'>21: Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22'>22: Manufacture of rubber and plastic products</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/23'>23: Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products</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/24/1'>24.1: Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/2'>24.2: Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/3'>24.3: Manufacture of other products of first processing of steel</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/4'>24.4: Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/5'>24.5: Casting of metals</a>"]


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