CAEN Code Rev. 3

08

Extraction of salt

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 08

This division covers all operations for the extraction of salt, whether from underground mines or from brine extracted through boreholes. Salt is an essential mineral resource, used both in food and in industry (chemical, de-icing, water treatment). Entrepreneurs operating here must manage high logistics costs and comply with strict environmental and mining safety regulations.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 08 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on extraction of salt. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.

Who should avoid:

Avoid the exclusive use of code 08 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.

Salt extraction is one of the oldest and most strategic mining activities in Romania, with deep historical roots in areas such as Ocna Mureș, Slănic Prahova, Târgu Ocna, or Cacica. Extracted salt is an indispensable raw material for the chemical industry (production of chlorine, soda, and other compounds), for road de-icing in the cold season, for water treatment, and last but not least, for human and animal consumption. From a macroeconomic perspective, this division contributes significantly to the trade balance through exports and provides well-paid jobs in mountainous areas, contributing to regional development. In recent years, Romania has witnessed a gradual modernization of extraction technologies, shifting from classical methods to controlled dissolution mining, which reduced costs and increased efficiency. However, entrepreneurs in this sector face major challenges: complex licensing, compliance with environmental norms (management of waste and saline waters), as well as fluctuations in energy prices, which directly affect pumping and processing costs. Additionally, international competition from countries such as China or India, which produce salt at very low costs, pressures local margins. Nevertheless, domestic demand is stable due to the chemical industry and road maintenance, and the development of value-added products such as iodized salt or cosmetic salt offers differentiation opportunities. In conclusion, Division 08 remains a solid niche for investors who can efficiently manage resources and specific regulations.

Included Activities

✅ Extraction of salt from mines and quarries
✅ Extraction of salt by dissolution and pumping (brine)
✅ Extraction of gem salt, including potassium and magnesium salts
✅ Cleaning, crushing, and grinding of salt
✅ Purification of salt by crystallization
✅ Packaging and delivery of crude or processed salt

Excluded Activities

❌ Processing of salt into chemical substrates (e.g., production of chlorine and soda)
❌ Production of fine table salt for cooking (considered complex processing)
❌ Geological research activities for new salt deposits

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 081 View code CAEN 0811 View code CAEN 0812 View code CAEN 089 View code CAEN 0891 View code CAEN 0892

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 08?

Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "extraction of salt" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.

Are special permits required for CAEN 08?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 08. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.