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UNSD - Rare Earth Elements Value Added Production and Projects by Country

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  UNSD - Rare Earth Elements Value Added Production by Country Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are the backbone of the 2026 green energy transition. While mining is the first step, the true economic gain is found in the  Value Added  stages: chemical separation, oxide refining, and the manufacturing of permanent magnets. The following data reflects the landscape of the REE industry in 2025–2026, highlighting the disparity between raw extraction and high-value production. 2025–2026 Global Rare Earth Production and Value Added Country Mine Production (Metric Tons) Refined Production (Oxides/Metals) Estimated Value Added Capacity China 240,000 ~215,000 Extreme (90% of global refined supply) United States 60,000 ~5,000 Moderate (Growing domestic separation) Australia 47,000 ~18,000 High (Captured via Malaysian facilities) Myanmar 14,000 <1,000 Very Low (Raw ore exporter) Vietnam 14,000 ~2,500 Emerging (New 2025 refineries online) Russia 3,000 ~2,000 Moderate (Self-contained for...

UNSD - CPC: The Value-Added Indicator Framework of Forestry Products

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UNSD - CPC: The Value-Added Indicator Framework of Forestry Products

The Value-Added Framework of Forestry Products: A UNSD CPC Opening

The UNSD Central Product Classification (CPC) provides a critical map for the forestry sector, tracking products from the initial harvest in the forest to their final industrial or retail applications. While Section 03 (Forestry and logging products) covers the raw extraction of timber and non-wood materials, the framework highlights the value-added transformation into worked wood, pulp, and specialized resins. By sorting these products by transaction, we distinguish between Industrial/B2B inputs (like sawlogs and wood pulp), Commodity/Bulk trade (like rough timber), and Retail/B2C products (like firewood and decorative cork). This classification enables a precise understanding of how forest resources are converted into economic assets across the global supply chain.

Forestry Products (Sorted by Transaction)

CPC CodeProduct TitleTransaction Type
0311Logs of coniferous wood (Sawlogs/Veneer logs)Industrial / B2B
0312Logs of non-coniferous woodIndustrial / B2B
0321Natural gums (Arabic, Balata, etc.)Industrial / B2B
3110Wood, sawn or chipped lengthwiseCommodity / Bulk
3121Railway or tramway sleepers of woodIndustrial / B2B
3130Wood in chips or particlesIndustrial / B2B
3141Plywood consisting only of sheets of woodCommodity / Bulk
3150Veneer sheets and sheets for plywoodIndustrial / B2B
3160Particle board and similar board of woodCommodity / Bulk
3191Wood wool; wood flourIndustrial / B2B
0313Fuel wood, in logs or faggotsRetail / B2C
0391Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal)Retail / B2C
0392Natural cork, raw or simply preparedIndustrial / B2B
0393Kapok and other vegetable materials for stuffingIndustrial / B2B
3192Wood in the rough, treated with paint or stainsCommodity / Bulk
3211Wood pulp, mechanical or chemicalCommodity / Bulk
3123Wood charcoal briquettesRetail / B2C
0322Lacs; natural resins and balsamsIndustrial / B2B
0399Other forestry products (wild berries, nuts, etc.)Retail / B2C
3170Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materialsCommodity / Bulk
CPC CodeProduct TitleTransaction Type
3142Veneered panels and similar laminated woodCommodity / Bulk
3194Wood marquetry and inlaid woodRetail / B2C
3195Statuettes and other ornaments of woodRetail / B2C
3193Builders' joinery and carpentry of woodIndustrial / B2B
3122Wood continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, etc.)Commodity / Bulk
31102Wood of non-coniferous, sawn or chippedCommodity / Bulk
3212Paper and paperboard (Bulk rolls/sheets)Commodity / Bulk
3219Other paper and paperboard for manufacturingIndustrial / B2B
3214Household and sanitary paperRetail / B2C
3196Wood frames for paintings, photos, or mirrorsRetail / B2C
3197Packing cases, boxes, and crates of woodIndustrial / B2B
3199Other articles of wood n.e.c. (Tools, handles)Retail / B2C
0323Bamboo and rattans, rawIndustrial / B2B
31230Wood charcoal (including carbonized shells)Retail / B2C
31301Wood waste and scrap (not agglomerated)Industrial / B2B
31302Wood pellets and other agglomeratesRetail / B2C
31600Oriented Strand Board (OSB)Commodity / Bulk
31910Wood wool and wood flourIndustrial / B2B
31430Plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical woodCommodity / Bulk
32111Dissolving grades of wood pulpIndustrial / B2B
CPC CodeProduct TitleTransaction Type
32121Newsprint, in rolls or sheetsCommodity / Bulk
32129Other uncoated paper and paperboard (Graphic)Industrial / B2B
32131Kraft paper and paperboard, uncoatedCommodity / Bulk
32153Cartons, boxes, and cases of corrugated paperIndustrial / B2B
32193Toilet paper, tissues, and towelsRetail / B2C
32194Sanitary towels, tampons, and diapersRetail / B2C
32195Envelopes, letter cards, and plain postcardsRetail / B2C
32198Registers, account books, and diariesRetail / B2C
32210Books, brochures, and leaflets, printedRetail / B2C
32220Newspapers, journals, and periodicalsRetail / B2C
32300Printing plates, cylinders, and lithographic stonesIndustrial / B2B
31211Wood railway or tramway sleepers, impregnatedIndustrial / B2B
31921Piles, pickets, and stakes of wood, pointedIndustrial / B2B
36940Tall oil, whether or not refinedIndustrial / B2B
36950Gum, wood, or sulfate turpentine oilsIndustrial / B2B
36960Rosin and resin acids, and derivativesIndustrial / B2B
31101Coniferous wood, sawn or chipped (> 6mm)Commodity / Bulk
31911Wood wool (excelsior)Industrial / B2B
32113Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulfateCommodity / Bulk
32230Children's picture, drawing, or coloring booksRetail / B2C
CPC CodeProduct TitleTransaction Type
32112Chemical wood pulp, sulfite (non-dissolving)Commodity / Bulk
32114Semi-chemical wood pulpIndustrial / B2B
32122Handmade paper and paperboardRetail / B2C
32132Sack kraft paper, uncoatedIndustrial / B2B
32135Filter paper and paperboardIndustrial / B2B
32143Wallpaper and similar wall coveringsRetail / B2C
32149Carbon paper and self-copy paperRetail / B2C
32151Corrugated paper and paperboard in rollsCommodity / Bulk
32152Multi-ply paper and paperboardIndustrial / B2B
32191Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboardIndustrial / B2B
32197Tracing papersRetail / B2C
32240Postcards, printed; greeting cardsRetail / B2C
32250Printed calendars of any kindRetail / B2C
32260Printed maps, hydrographic charts, etc.Retail / B2C
36961Rosin and resin acidsIndustrial / B2B
36962Salts of rosin, resin acids, or derivativesIndustrial / B2B
36990Other chemical products n.e.c. (Wood tar/pitch)Industrial / B2B
38911Wood marquetry and inlaid woodRetail / B2C
38912Caskets/Cases for jewelry or cutlery of woodRetail / B2C
43520Wood-burning stoves and cookersRetail / B2C
CPC CodeProduct TitleTransaction Type
32128Vegetable parchment and greaseproof papersIndustrial / B2B
31912Wood flour (for plastics/composite fillers)Industrial / B2B
31700Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)Commodity / Bulk
31221Bamboo flooring and moldingsRetail / B2C
31440Densified wood, in blocks, plates or stripsIndustrial / B2B
31922Wood poles for electric power or telegraphIndustrial / B2B
32115Pulps of other fibrous cellulosic material (Straw/Rag)Industrial / B2B
32136Cigarette paper (not in the form of booklets)Industrial / B2B
32137Filter blocks, slabs, and plates of paper pulpIndustrial / B2B
32154Sacks and bags of paper (Industrial strength)Industrial / B2B
32192Self-adhesive labels of paper or paperboardRetail / B2C
32196Paper used for household or sanitary purposesRetail / B2C
38913Tableware and kitchenware of woodRetail / B2C
38919Tools, tool bodies, and brush bodies of woodIndustrial / B2B
03922Natural cork, debacked or roughly squaredCommodity / Bulk
31230Agglomerated cork and articles thereofRetail / B2C
31930Windows, French-windows, and their framesRetail / B2C
31931Doors and their frames and thresholdsRetail / B2C
31932Shuttering for concrete constructional workIndustrial / B2B
31933Shingles and shakes of woodCommodity / Bulk

The Value-Added Framework of Forestry Products: A UNSD CPC Conclusion

The utility of the UNSD Central Product Classification (CPC) in the forestry sector lies in its ability to trace the transformation of biological resources into essential industrial and consumer assets. By categorizing these items by transaction, we move beyond simple botanical identification to understand the economic weight of the value-added process. From the initial extraction of Industrial/B2B logs to the global trade of Commodity/Bulk timber and the final distribution of Retail/B2C paper and wood products, the CPC framework ensures transparency in global supply chains. This systematic approach is vital for monitoring sustainable forest management, tracking carbon sequestration materials, and optimizing the flow of renewable resources from the forest floor to the global marketplace.


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