102
Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
This CAEN division covers factories and specialized vessels that transform fresh fish, crustaceans and molluscs into preserved, frozen, smoked or salted products. It includes all processing stages, from washing and cutting to packaging, ensuring that the final product can be stored and marketed over the long term.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 102 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs. 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 102 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.
Processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs industry in Romania
The industry of processing fish, crustaceans and molluscs represents a crucial link in the value chain of the fishing sector in Romania. With a long-standing tradition on the Black Sea coast and in the Danube Delta, this branch of the economy faces both opportunities and significant challenges. On one hand, domestic and international demand for processed fish products is rising, driven by healthy eating trends and a preference for canned and prepared fish products. On the other hand, entrepreneurs in this field encounter constraints related to raw materials, namely fluctuations in catches and dependence on domestic resources, which are often insufficient to keep processing plants operating at full capacity. From a macroeconomic perspective, this division contributes to the trade balance through exports of finished products, but heavily imports raw materials, making it vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations. Moreover, EU regulations on hygiene, traceability and sustainability require constant investments in technology and certifications. To remain competitive, Romanian companies must focus on high value-added products, such as traditional canned goods, smoked specialties or processed roe, and develop modern distribution channels, including online. The main challenge remains attracting and retaining skilled labor in the face of competition from other sectors. Despite this, the growth potential is significant, especially by leveraging local brands and the specific culinary traditions of the Delta and the coastal area.
Included Activities
- ✅ Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on specialized vessels
- ✅ Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialized factories
- ✅ Production of fish fillets and other fish preparations
- ✅ Freezing, drying, smoking or salting of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
- ✅ Production of canned fish, crustaceans and molluscs
- ✅ Processing of fish roe (including caviar and red roe)
- ✅ Production of fish meal for human consumption
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Fishing (catching fish, crustaceans and molluscs) - CAEN code 031
- ❌ Industrial processing of fish for animal feed or fertilizers (CAEN code 1091)
- ❌ Manufacture of ready-to-eat fish preparations (CAEN code 1071)
- ❌ Wholesale trade of fish and fish products (CAEN code 4638)
- ❌ Packaging for transport (separate activity, CAEN code 8292)
- ❌ Transport of fresh fish (CAEN code 4941 or 5229)
- ❌ Storage of frozen fish (CAEN code 5210)
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 102?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 102?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 102. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.