Packaging activities

NACE code 82.92, 'Packaging activities', encompasses a vital industry that plays a crucial role in the broader economy. Packaging is essential for the safe and efficient transportation, storage, and distribution of a wide range of products, from consumer goods to industrial materials. This industry's importance lies in its ability to protect the integrity of products, extend their shelf life, and facilitate the movement of goods through the supply chain.

The packaging industry utilizes a variety of production techniques to create packaging solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients. Common methods include die-cutting, molding, printing, and lamination, which are used to produce a diverse range of packaging materials such as boxes, bags, bottles, and cans. Automation and advanced technologies are increasingly being adopted to improve efficiency and quality in the packaging process.

The packaging industry relies on a range of raw materials, including paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment, such as packaging lines, filling machines, and labeling systems. Energy, labor, and transportation services are also essential inputs for the production and distribution of packaging solutions.

The primary outputs of the packaging industry are the various packaging products and materials that are then consumed by a wide range of other industries. These include the 10.00 Manufacture of food products, 11.00 Manufacture of beverages, 46.00 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and 47.00 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles sectors, among others. The packaging industry's outputs are crucial for the effective and efficient movement of goods throughout the economy.