UNSD - Central Product Classification (CPC)

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UNSD - Central Product Classification (CPC)

United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) - Central Product Classification (CPC)

SectionTitleCoverage
0Agriculture, forestry and fishery productsRaw agricultural goods, live animals, wood, and fish.
1Ores and minerals; electricity, gas and waterCoal, crude oil, metal ores, and utility supplies.
2Food products, beverages and tobacco; textilesProcessed foods, clothing, leather, and tobacco.
3Other transportable goodsPaper, chemicals, rubber, fuel, and metal products.
4Metal products, machinery and equipmentTools, computers, vehicles, and furniture.
5Constructions and construction servicesBuildings, civil engineering, and installation work.
6Distributive trade, accommodation, and foodWholesale/retail services, hotels, and restaurants.
7Financial and related services; real estateBanking, insurance, leasing, and property services.
8Business and production servicesLegal, IT, R&D, and professional services.
9Community, social and personal servicesEducation, health, waste management, and recreation.

CPC Section 0: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Products

DivisionGroupProduct CategoryExamples of Subclasses
01011CerealsWheat (01111), Maize (01121), Rice (01131)
012VegetablesTomatoes (01234), Onions (01253), Cabbages (01212)
013Fruit and nutsBananas (01312), Grapes (01341), Almonds (01371)
014Oilseeds & oleaginous fruitsSoya beans (01411), Groundnuts (0142), Olives (0145)
015Edible roots and tubersPotatoes (01510), Cassava (01530)
016Stimulant, spice & aromatic cropsCoffee beans (01610), Tea leaves (01620), Pepper (01651)
017Pulses (dried legumes)Dried beans (01701), Chickpeas (01702), Lentils (01703)
018Sugar cropsSugar beet (01801), Sugar cane (01802)
019Forage, fibers & other cropsRaw cotton (01921), Natural rubber (01930), Flowers (01961)
02021Live animalsCattle (02111), Swine (02122), Poultry (02131)
022Raw milkRaw milk from cattle (02211) or goats (02213)
023Eggs, in shell, freshHen eggs (02310), Other bird eggs (02320)
024Animal reproductive materialsSemen and embryos (02410-02490)
029Other animal productsNatural honey (02910), Snails (02920), Raw silk (02941)
03031Wood in the roughFuelwood (03110), Sawlogs and veneer logs (03120)
032Non-wood forest productsNatural gums (03210), Raw cork (03220), Wild berries (03291)
04041Fish, live, fresh or chilledSalmon (04121), Tuna (04124), Cod (04131)
042Crustaceans, not frozenLobsters (04210), Shrimps/Prawns (04230)
043Molluscs & aquatic invertebratesOysters (04310), Mussels (04320), Squid (04330)
044Pearls and sponges, naturalNatural pearls (04410), Natural sponges (04490)
049Other aquatic plants/animalsSeaweeds and algae (04910)

CPC Section 1: Main Divisions and Groups

DivisionGroupProduct CategoryExamples of Subclasses
11110Coal and lignite; peatHard coal (11010), Peat (11030)
12120Crude petroleum and natural gasCrude oil (12010), Natural gas (12020)
13130Uranium and thorium oresUranium ores and concentrates (13000)
14141Iron oresIron ores and concentrates (14100)
142Non-ferrous metal oresCopper (14210), Nickel (14220), Gold (14240)
15151Stone, sand and clayMonumental or building stone (15110), Sand (15310)
152Fertilizers and mining mineralsNatural phosphates (15210), Sulfur (15220)
153Other mineralsSalt (15400), Natural graphite (15320), Gemstones (15330)
16161ElectricityElectrical energy (16100)
162Town gasGas distributed through mains (16200)
163Steam and hot waterWater as an energy carrier (16300)
164Ice and snowNatural ice and snow (16400)
17171Natural waterPotable water (17100)
172Non-potable waterIndustrial or irrigation water (17200)
173Water distributionDistribution services of water (17300)

CPC Section 2: Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco; Textiles, Apparel and Leather Products

DivisionGroupProduct CategoryExamples of Subclasses
21211Meat and meat productsFresh beef (21111), Pork (21113), Sausages (21180)
212Prepared and preserved fishCanned tuna (21221), Frozen shrimp (21230)
213Vegetables and fruit oils/fatsSoy-bean oil (21311), Olive oil (21321)
214Prepared and preserved fruit/vegFruit juices (21411), Canned tomatoes (21421)
22221Processed liquid milk and creamPasteurized milk (22110)
222Other dairy productsButter (22211), Cheese (22220), Yogurt (22230)
23231Grain mill productsWheat flour (23110), Husked rice (23161)
234Bakery productsBread (23410), Pastries (23420), Biscuits (23430)
235SugarRaw cane sugar (23511), Refined sugar (23520)
236Cocoa, chocolate & confectioneryCocoa powder (23610), Chocolate (23670)
239Other food productsPasta (23710), Roasted coffee (23911)
24241Ethyl alcohol; spiritsSpirits and Liqueurs (24110)
242WineWine of fresh grapes (24212)
243Malt liquors and maltBeer (24310)
244Soft drinks; bottled watersMineral water (24410), Soft drinks (24490)
25250Tobacco productsCigarettes (25010), Cigars (25020)
26261Textile yarn and threadSilk yarn (26110), Cotton yarn (26131)
263Woven fabricsWoven cotton fabrics (26310)
27271Made-up textile articlesBlankets (27110), Bed linen (27121)
28282Wearing apparelCoats (28211), Suits (28221), Shirts (28231)
29291Leather and leather productsTanned leather (29120), Saddlery (29130)
292FootwearLeather shoes (29210), Sports footwear (29220)

CPC Section 3: Other Transportable Goods, Except Metal Products, Machinery and Equipment

DivisionGroupProduct CategoryExamples of Subclasses
31311Wood, sawn or chippedSawn wood (31111), Railway sleepers (31130)
312Wood products (boards/panels)Plywood (31210), Particle board (31221)
313Builders' joinery and carpentryWooden doors/windows (31310), Shuttering (31330)
32321Pulp, paper and paperboardWood pulp (32110), Newsprint (32121), Carton (32153)
322Paper productsHousehold paper (32210), Envelopes (32220)
323Printed matter and recorded mediaPrinted books (32310), Newspapers (32320), Software (32420)
33331Coke oven productsCoke and semi-coke (33100)
333Petroleum oils (refined)Gasoline/Petrol (33310), Diesel oil (33360), Jet fuel (33341)
334Petroleum gases (liquefied)Propane and Butane (33411)
34341Basic chemicalsIndustrial gases (34111), Chlorine (34121), Alcohols (34140)
342Fertilizers and pesticidesUrea (34231), Insecticides (34610), Herbicides (34620)
345Plastics and synthetic rubberPolymers of ethylene (34710), Synthetic rubber (34800)
35351Paints, inks and preparationsPaints and varnishes (35110), Printing ink (35140)
352Pharmaceutical productsMedicaments (35260), Vaccines (35290)
353Soap, cleaning and toiletriesSoap (35310), Perfumes (35321), Shampoo (35323)
36361Rubber productsRubber tires (36111), Conveyor belts (36120)
362Plastic productsPlastic pipes (36210), Plastic packaging (36240)
37371Glass and glass productsFloat glass (37113), Glass bottles (37191)
372Ceramics and bricksCeramic tiles (37221), Ceramic sinks (37291)
374Cement, lime and plasterPortland cement (37440), Quicklime (37410)
38381FurnitureOffice furniture (38111), Kitchen furniture (38121)
389Other manufactured goodsJewellery (38911), Musical instruments (38920), Toys (38940)

CPC Section 4: Metal Products, Machinery and Equipment

DivisionGroupProduct CategoryExamples of Subclasses
41411Basic iron and steelPig iron (41111), Flat-rolled steel (41121)
412Basic precious and non-ferrous metalsGold, unwrought (41221), Aluminium (41241)
42421Structural metal productsMetal bridges (42111), Doors/windows (42120)
423Tanks and containersMetal reservoirs (42310), Shipping containers (42340)
429Other fabricated metal productsCutlery (42911), Hand tools (42921), Nails/screws (42940)
43431General-purpose machineryEngines/Turbines (43110), Pumps (43121)
435Other general-purpose machineryIndustrial ovens (43511), Refrigeration eq. (43530)
44441Agricultural and forestry machineryTractors (44110), Harvesting machinery (44121)
442Machine toolsMetalworking tools (44211), Soldering eq. (44250)
444Machinery for mining/constructionBulldozers (44421), Sorting machinery (44460)
447Weapons and ammunitionTanks/Armoured vehicles (44710), Firearms (44730)
45451Office and computing machineryLaptops/PCs (45130), Photocopiers (45120)
452Electronic valves and tubesIntegrated circuits (45250), Printed circuits (45271)
46461Electric motors and generatorsElectric motors (46111), Transformers (46121)
462Electricity distribution apparatusCircuit breakers (46211), Control panels (46220)
465Household appliancesWashing machines (46541), Vacuum cleaners (46510)
47471Radio, TV and communication eq.Mobile phones (47223), Transmitters (47221)
48481Medical and optical instrumentsMRI/X-ray eq. (48121), Eyeglasses (48241)
483Watches and clocksWrist-watches (48311), Alarm clocks (48312)
49491Motor vehicles and partsPassenger cars (49113), Trucks (49115), Chassis (49121)
492Other transport equipmentShips (49311), Aircraft (49611), Bicycles (49921)

CPC Section 5: Construction Services

DivisionGroupService CategoryExamples of Subclasses
54541General construction of buildingsResidential buildings (5411), Industrial buildings (5412)
542General construction of civil engineeringHighways/Streets (5421), Bridges/Tunnels (5422), Pipelines (5424)
543Site preparationDemolition (5431), Earthmoving services (5432)
544Installation servicesElectrical work (5441), Plumbing (5442), HVAC installation (5443)
545Building completion and finishingPlastering (5451), Glazing (5453), Painting (5454)
546Specialized construction servicesScaffolding (5461), Foundation/Piling (5462)
547Rental services with operatorRental of cranes/construction equipment with operator (547)

CPC Section 6: Distributive Trade Services; Accommodation, Food and Beverage Services; Transport Services

DivisionGroupService CategoryExamples of Subclasses
61611Wholesale trade servicesWholesale of food/drinks (6111), Wholesale of machinery (6118)
612Retail trade servicesRetail of clothing (6223), Retail of fuels (6227)
62621Commission agents' servicesWholesale on a fee or contract basis (6211)
63631Accommodation servicesHotel/Motel services (63110), Camp sites (63193)
632Food and beverage serving servicesRestaurant services (63210), Catering (63230), Beverage serving (63300)
64641Passenger transport servicesRailway (6411), Road/Bus (6412), Air (6413)
65651Freight transport servicesRailway freight (6511), Road freight (6512), Air freight (6513)
66661Transport via pipelineTransport of petroleum/gas via pipeline (66110)
67671Cargo handling and storageContainer handling (6711), Refrigerated storage (6721)
673Navigation aid/Supporting servicesPort/Pier services (67610), Air traffic control (67710)
68681Postal and courier servicesNational post (6811), Local delivery services (6812)

CPC Section 7: Financial and Related Services; Real Estate Services; and Rental and Leasing Services

DivisionGroupService CategoryExamples of Subclasses
71711Financial intermediation servicesInvestment banking (71100), Credit granting (7113)
713Insurance and pension servicesLife insurance (71311), Health insurance (71320)
715Services auxiliary to financeMergers & acquisitions (71511), Stock brokerage (71521)
72721Real estate services (Owned/Leased)Rental of houses (72111), Rental of offices (72112)
722Real estate services (Fee/Contract)Real estate appraisal (72240), Property management (7221)
73731Leasing or rental (Non-financial)Car rental (73111), Leasing of aircraft (73116)
732Leasing of machinery/equipmentLeasing of computers (73230), Construction eq. rental (73240)
733Licensing of intellectual propertyLicensing of R&D (7331), Trademarks (7334), Software (7332)

CPC Section 8: Business and Production Services

DivisionGroupService CategoryExamples of Subclasses
81811Research and experimental developmentR&D in Natural Sciences (8111), Social Sciences (8121)
82821Legal and accounting servicesLegal advice (8211), Auditing (8221), Tax prep (8223)
823Consulting and management servicesStrategy consulting (8231), Public relations (8235)
83831Architectural and engineering servicesBuilding design (8321), Civil engineering design (8333)
834Scientific and technical servicesSurveying (8353), Weather forecasting (8354)
836Advertising and market researchAd placement (8361), Market analysis (8370)
84841Telecommunications and informationData transmission (8413), Web hosting (8422)
843Computer programming and consultancySoftware development (8431), IT support (8433)
85851Support servicesEmployment agency services (8511), Security (8525)
853Cleaning and maintenanceBuilding cleaning (8531), Disinfecting (8532)
859Other business servicesPhotography (8593), Translation (8595), Event org (8596)
86861Support services to agriculture/miningSoil testing (8611), Oil well drilling (8621)
87871Maintenance and repair (except cars)Computer repair (8713), Machinery repair (8711)
88881Manufacturing services (on contract)Food manufacturing (8811), Metal processing (8821)
89891Publishing and broadcastingBook publishing (8911), Radio/TV broadcasting (8921)

CPC Section 9: Community, Social and Personal Services

DivisionGroupService CategoryExamples of Subclasses
91911Public administrationGeneral government (9111), Foreign affairs (9112)
912Public order and safetyPolice services (9126), Fire protection (91261)
913Social security servicesCompulsory social security (9131)
92921Education servicesPrimary (9210), Secondary (9220), Higher education (9231)
929Other education and trainingSports education (9291), Driving school (9292)
93931Human health servicesHospital services (9311), Dental (93123), Ambulance (93192)
932Residential care servicesNursing home services (9321), Elderly care (9322)
933Social assistance (non-residential)Child day-care (93321), Welfare services (93323)
94941Sewage and waste servicesSewage treatment (9411), Hazardous waste collection (9422)
944Remediation servicesDecontamination of soil/water (9441)
95951Services of membership orgs.Business/Trade unions (9511), Religious services (9591)
96961Audio-visual and artistic servicesMotion picture production (9611), Live music (9621)
963Library and museum servicesLibrary services (9631), Botanical gardens (9633)
965Sports and recreational servicesGyms (9651), Amusement parks (9691)
97971Other servicesLaundry (9711), Hairdressing (9721), Funeral (9731)
98980Domestic servicesServices of households as employers (9800)
99990Extra-territorial organizationsServices of the UN or World Bank (9900)

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