CAEN Code Rev. 3

17

Manufacture of paper and paperboard

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 17

This category includes the manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard, as well as their conversion into finished products. Essentially, any business that produces paper or paper products, from packaging to sanitary items, falls under this category.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 17 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on manufacture of paper and paperboard. 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 17 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.

The paper and paperboard industry is an essential economic sector, with deep roots in global economic history and a major impact on other fields. In Romania, this division has undergone significant transformations after 1990, transitioning from a centralized structure to a market-oriented one. Currently, domestic producers face challenges related to high energy and raw material costs, as well as external competition. Nevertheless, the growth of e-commerce and the need for sustainable packaging have opened new opportunities. Entrepreneurs in this sector must invest in eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies to remain competitive. Furthermore, paper recycling plays an increasingly important role, integrating into the circular economy. The medium-term outlook is favorable, given the constant demand for hygiene products and packaging, but adaptability to trends such as digitalization and sustainability will be the key to success.

Included Activities

✅ Manufacture of pulp
✅ Manufacture of paper and paperboard
✅ Manufacture of paper and paperboard products (boxes, sacks, toilet paper, napkins, etc.)
✅ Processing of paper and paperboard by printing, cutting, folding
✅ Manufacture of wallpaper
✅ Manufacture of paper labels

Excluded Activities

❌ Printing of paper products (editorial, advertising) – classified under Division 18
❌ Manufacture of plastic packaging – classified under Division 22
❌ Manufacture of paper toys – classified under Division 32
❌ Recycling of paper – classified under Division 38

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 171 View code CAEN 1711 View code CAEN 1712 View code CAEN 172 View code CAEN 1721 View code CAEN 1722

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 17?

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

Are special permits required for CAEN 17?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 17. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.