20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

Subcategories of 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

• 201Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms

  This group includes the manufacture of basic chemical products, fertilisers and associated nitrogen compounds, as well as plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms.

• 202Manufacture of other chemical products
• 203Manufacture of man-made fibres

  This class includes: - manufacture of synthetic or artificial filament tow - manufacture of synthetic or artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning - manufacture of synthetic or artificial filament yarn, including high-tenacity yarn - manufacture of synthetic or artificial monofilament or strip This class excludes: - spinning of synthetic or artificial fibres, see 13.10 - manufacture of yarns made of man-made staple, see 13.10

Other NIC 2008 codes under 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

• 10Manufacture of food products
• 11Manufacture of beverages
• 12Manufacture of tobacco products
• 13Manufacture of textiles
• 14Manufacture of wearing apparel
• 15Manufacture of leather and related products
• 16Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
• 17Manufacture of paper and paper products
• 18Printing and reproduction of recorded media
• 19Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
• 21Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
• 22Manufacture of rubber and plastics products
• 23Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
• 24Manufacture of basic metals
• 25Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
• 26Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
• 27Manufacture of electrical equipment
• 28Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
• 29Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
• 30Manufacture of other transport equipment
• 31Manufacture of furniture
• 32Other manufacturing
• 33Repair and installation of machinery and equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is NIC 2008 20?

NIC 2008 20 is "Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products". This division includes the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical process and the formation of products. It distinguishes the production of basic chemicals that constitute the first industry group from the production of intermediate and end products produced by further processing of basic chemicals that make up the remaining industry classes.

What does NIC 2008 20 include?

20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products contains 3 direct subcategories: 201 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms; 202 Manufacture of other chemical products; 203 Manufacture of man-made fibres.

What is the parent category of 20?

20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products sits under 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in the NIC 2008 hierarchy.