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Division 10

Manufacture of food products

This macroeconomic category covers the manufacture of margarine and similar edible products, as well as edible oils and fats. It includes the industrial processing of raw materials of vegetable or animal origin to obtain finished products intended for human or industrial consumption, mainly in the food industry.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats
  • ✅ Manufacture of margarine and similar edible products
  • ✅ Manufacture of lard and other processed animal fats
  • ✅ Manufacture of olive oil and other refined vegetable oils

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of dairy products (subdivision 105)
  • ❌ Manufacture of essential oils (subdivision 205)
  • ❌ Wholesale trade of fats and oils (division 46)

Subordinate Structure

101 Processing and preserving of meat
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1011 Processing and preserving of meat
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1012 Processing and preserving poultry meat
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1013 Manufacture of meat products (including poultry meat)
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102 Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
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1020 Processing and preserving fish, crustaceans and molluscs
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103 Processing and preserving of potatoes
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1031 Processing and preserving of potatoes
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1032 Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices
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1039 Processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables n.e.c.
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104 Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats
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1041 Manufacture of oils and fats
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1042 Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats
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105 Manufacture of dairy products
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1051 Manufacture of dairy products and cheese
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1052 Manufacture of ice cream
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106 Manufacture of grain mill products
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1061 Manufacture of mill products
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1062 Manufacture of starch and starch products
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107 Manufacture of pastry products and biscuits
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1071 Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
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1072 Manufacture of biscuits and rusks; manufacture of cakes and preserved pastry products
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1073 Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
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108 Manufacture of prepared meals
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1081 Manufacture of sugar
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1082 Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
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1083 Processing of tea and coffee
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1084 Manufacture of spices and ingredients
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1085 Manufacture of prepared meals
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1086 Manufacture of homogenized food preparations and dietetic foods
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1089 Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
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109 Manufacture of prepared feeds for animals
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1091 Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals
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1092 Manufacture of prepared pet foods
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

The edible oils and fats manufacturing industry is a strategic component of the Romanian agri-food sector. This macroeconomic division includes the production of vegetable oils, margarine, lard and other similar edible products, used both directly by consumers and as ingredients in the food industry. In Romania, this activity has deep roots, due to agricultural tradition and oilseed crops such as sunflower, rapeseed and soybeans. Domestic production largely covers the demand for edible oil, and the surplus is exported, contributing significantly to the trade balance. From a macroeconomic perspective, this branch supports the agricultural value chain and provides jobs in rural areas. Recent developments are marked by the modernization of extraction and refining technologies, as well as a shift towards value-added products such as fortified margarines or cold-pressed oils. The main challenges for entrepreneurs in this field include raw material price volatility, dependence on climate and agricultural seasons, and fierce competition in international markets. Moreover, consumers are becoming more demanding regarding quality, sustainability and traceability of products, necessitating continuous investments in certifications and innovation. Despite these obstacles, the growth potential remains significant, especially by leveraging local brands and expanding into external markets sensitive to traditional Romanian products.