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Group 106

Manufacture of grain mill products

This category covers the activities of milling cereals, transforming raw grains into flour, semolina, or groats, essential for the food industry. Essentially, mills turn farmers' harvests into raw materials for bakeries, pasta, and other cereal-based products.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Milling of cereals (wheat
  • ✅ maize
  • ✅ rye
  • ✅ oats
  • ✅ rice) Production of flour
  • ✅ semolina
  • ✅ groats Manufacture of malt products Blending of flours for breadmaking

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of vegetable oils
  • ❌ Production of bakery and pastry products
  • ❌ Manufacture of glucose and syrups from cereals
  • ❌ Wholesale trade of whole grains

Subordinate Structure

1061 Manufacture of mill products
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1062 Manufacture of starch and starch products
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Milling industry in Romania

The milling industry in Romania has deep roots, being one of the first forms of agri-food processing. CAEN division 106, covering the manufacture of grain mill products, includes milling cereals such as wheat, maize, rye, or oats to obtain flour and groats, as well as malt production. It represents an essential link in the food chain, supplying raw materials for bakeries, pastry shops, or the brewing industry.

From a macroeconomic perspective, the sector contributes significantly to the trade balance through flour exports and to domestic food security. In recent years, Romania has recorded stable cereal production, allowing milling to develop, although competition from imports and high energy costs have pressured profit margins.

Entrepreneurs in this field face challenges related to fluctuations in raw material prices, seasonality of harvests, and the need to continuously invest in technology for efficiency and quality. Compliance with food safety standards and product traceability are also key priorities. Adapting to requirements for organic or gluten-free products offers new opportunities for market differentiation, and digitalization of processes can improve quality control and logistics. Overall, milling remains a cornerstone of the Romanian food industry, with growth prospects through innovation and export orientation.