CAEN Code Rev. 3

23

Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 23

This CAEN division includes activities for processing natural stone, from cutting rough blocks to obtaining finished products such as slabs, tiles, funerary monuments or decorative elements. Essentially, stone extracted from quarries is transformed into value-added products ready for use in construction, interior or exterior design.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 23 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on cutting, shaping and finishing of stone. 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 23 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.

CAEN Division 23 covers the processing of natural stone, from marble and granite to limestone or travertine. In Romania, this industry has deep roots, starting with exploitations in the Apuseni and Eastern Carpathians, and continuing with traditional stone carving workshops. On a macroeconomic level, the sector contributes significantly to exports, especially as Romanian marble is appreciated on foreign markets such as Italy or Germany. However, entrepreneurs in this field face major challenges: high costs of modern machinery (CNC water jet cutting machines), access to quality deposits, and compliance with environmental regulations (management of stone waste and dust). In recent years, interior design and architecture trends have increased demand for finished natural stone, offering development opportunities but also the need to adapt to more efficient and eco-friendly processing technologies. To remain competitive, entrepreneurs must invest in workforce training and certifications that attest to the sustainable origin of materials.

Included Activities

✅ Extraction and processing of ornamental and building stone
✅ Cutting and shaping of stone blocks
✅ Finishing of stone surfaces by grinding, polishing or carving
✅ Production of slabs, tiles and paving from natural stone
✅ Manufacture of funerary monuments and decorative stone elements

Excluded Activities

❌ Extraction of crude stone (included in division 08)
❌ Processing of stone for the manufacture of cement or lime (included in division 23)
❌ Production of aggregates from crushed stone (included in division 08)
❌ Construction activities using stone (included in division 41-43)

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 231 View code CAEN 2311 View code CAEN 2312 View code CAEN 2313 View code CAEN 2314 View code CAEN 2315

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 23?

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

Are special permits required for CAEN 23?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 23. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.