191
Manufacture of coke oven products
This economic category refers to the production of coke, a solid fuel obtained from coal, mainly used in the steel industry. It also includes the manufacture of by-products such as tar and coke oven gases. Essentially, it involves the processing of coal to obtain essential materials for steelmaking and other industrial applications.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 191 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on manufacture of coke oven products. 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 191 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.
Manufacture of coke oven products (NACE 191)
The manufacture of coke oven products, coded as NACE 191, represents an essential industrial branch for the Romanian economy, particularly due to its direct connection with the steel industry and steel production. Although it is not a vast field in terms of number of companies, its impact is significant, as coke remains an indispensable fuel and reducing agent in blast furnaces. In Romania, this activity is concentrated in a few large units that serve the domestic metallurgical industry and, partially, foreign markets. The sector's evolution has been marked by the transition from a centralized economy to a market economy, leading to restructuring and technological modernization. Entrepreneurs in this niche face challenges including high raw material costs, energy price fluctuations, and increasingly stringent environmental requirements, given the emissions generated by the coking process. In the long term, the sector must cope with pressure for decarbonization and seek innovative solutions, such as carbon capture and utilization. Nevertheless, coke remains difficult to substitute in certain industrial processes, ensuring a certain degree of stability. For entrepreneurs active here, energy efficiency and waste management are critical success factors, and collaboration with the steel industry is vital. Overall, NACE 191 illustrates how a seemingly niche activity can have a central role in Romania's industrial value chain.
Included Activities
- ✅ Production of coke and semi-coke from coal
- ✅ Production of tar and pitch
- ✅ Production of coke oven gas
- ✅ Production of other chemical derivatives from coking (benzene, naphthalene, etc.)
- ✅ Production of coal briquettes
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Production of coke from peat (included in NACE 0892)
- ❌ Production of natural gas (included in NACE 0620)
- ❌ Production of petrochemical products outside coking (included in divisions 19-20)
- ❌ Manufacture of activated charcoal (included in NACE 2014)
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 191?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "manufacture of coke oven products" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 191?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 191. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.