NACE-BELDivision
NACE-BEL 21—Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
Division · Nomenclature of Economic Activities (Belgium) (2025)
Where 21 sits
- C Manufacturing
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
Contains 2 narrower codes
What 21 includes
- This division includes the manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations.
- It also includes the manufacture of medicinal chemicals and herbal products.
21 in other systems
ANZSICAustralia · New Zealand
- 18 Basic Chemical and Chemical Product Manufacturing approximate via ISIC 21
- 13 Textile, Leather, Clothing and Footwear Manufacturing approximate via ISIC 21
- 1841 Human Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 1842 Veterinary Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 1334 Textile Finishing and Other Textile Product Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 1813 Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 184 Pharmaceutical and medicinal product manufacturing broader via ISIC 21
- 181 Basic chemical manufacturing broader via ISIC 21
ATECOItaly
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact via ISIC 21
- 21.10.00 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.09 Manufacture of other pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.01 Manufacture of radioactive in-vivo diagnostic substances inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.10.0 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
- 21.20.0 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
CLANAEArgentina
- 21 Manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, medicinal chemicals and botanical products for pharmaceutical use exact via ISIC 21
- 21.009 Manufacture of laboratory products and botanical products for pharmaceutical use n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.001 Manufacturing of medicines for human use and pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.003 Manufacturing of chemical substances for the production of medicines inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.002 Manufacturing of veterinary medicines inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.0 Manufacture of pharmaceutical products, medicinal chemicals and botanical products for use pharmacist broader via ISIC 21
- 21.00 Manufacture of pharmaceutical products, medicinal chemical substances, and botanical products for pharmaceutical use broader via ISIC 21
CNAE BrazilBrazil
- 21 Manufacturing of pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical products approximate via ISIC 21
- 2123-8/00 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 2110-6/00 Manufacture of pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 2121-1/01 Manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use inferred via ISIC 21
- 2121-1/03 Manufacture of herbal medicines for human use inferred via ISIC 21
- 2121-1/02 Manufacture of homeopathic medicines for human use inferred via ISIC 21
- 2122-0/00 Manufacture of medicines for veterinary use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Manufacturing of pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
CNAESpain
- 21 Pharmaceutical manufacturing exact via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Manufacturing of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Manufacturing of pharmaceutical specialties inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Manufacturing of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Manufacturing of pharmaceutical specialties broader via ISIC 21
HSICHong Kong
- 110 Manufacture of beverages inferred via ISIC 21
- 310 Manufacture of furniture inferred via ISIC 21
- 2120 Manufacture of veterinary pharmaceuticals inferred via ISIC 21
- 2112 Manufacture of western medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic medicaments, and medical and nursing preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 1909 Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 21
- 290 Body assembly of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 21
- 21 Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products broader via ISIC 21
- C Manufacturing broader via ISIC 21
ICNEAChina
- 27 Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry approximate via ISIC 21
- 2720 Manufacturing of chemical and pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 2780 Manufacturing of pharmaceutical excipients and packaging materials inferred via ISIC 21
- 2710 Chemical pharmaceutical API manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 2761 Biopharmaceutical manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 2770 Manufacturing of sanitary materials and medical supplies inferred via ISIC 21
- 2762 Manufacturing of genetically engineered drugs and vaccines inferred via ISIC 21
- 2740 Production of proprietary Chinese medicines inferred via ISIC 21
ISICUnited Nations (global)
JSICJapan
- 16 Manufacture of chemical and allied products approximate via ISIC 21
- 1651 Medical material preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 1653 Biological preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 1655 Medical products for animals inferred via ISIC 21
- 1654 Natural drugs and chinese style medicines inferred via ISIC 21
- 1652 Medical product preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 165 Medicines broader via ISIC 21
KBLIIndonesia
- 21 Pharmaceutical Preparations, Chemical Drugs, and Traditional Medicine Industry exact via ISIC 21
- 21012 Pharmaceutical Product Industry For Humans inferred via ISIC 21
- 21013 Pharmaceutical Product Industry For Animals inferred via ISIC 21
- 21014 Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Industry For Animals inferred via ISIC 21
- 21011 Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Industry For Humans inferred via ISIC 21
- 21022 Industry of Natural Medicinal Products For Humans Group inferred via ISIC 21
- 21023 Natural Drug Product Industry For Animals inferred via ISIC 21
- 21015 Medical Diagnosis Equipment, Bandages, Garage and Other Health Support Industry inferred via ISIC 21
KSICSouth Korea
- 21 Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products approximate via ISIC 21
- 21211 Manufacture of biopharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21230 Manufacture of animal medicaments inferred via ISIC 21
- 21212 Manufacture of synthetic drug and other finished medicaments inferred via ISIC 21
- 21100 Manufacture of medicinal chemicals inferred via ISIC 21
- 21220 Manufacture of herb medicaments inferred via ISIC 21
- 21309 Manufacture of other medical supplies and related other medicaments inferred via ISIC 21
- 21301 Manufacture of invitro diagnostic reagents inferred via ISIC 21
MSICMalaysia
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact via ISIC 21
- 21009 Manufacture of other pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 21
- 21007 Manufacture of biotech pharmaceuticals inferred via ISIC 21
- 21005 Manufacture of medical diagnostic preparation inferred via ISIC 21
- 21004 Manufacture of chemical contraceptive products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21003 Manufacture of medicaments inferred via ISIC 21
- 21001 Manufacture of medicinal active substances to be used for their pharmacological properties in the manufacture of medicaments inferred via ISIC 21
- 21008 Manufacture of herbal medicine inferred via ISIC 21
NACEEuropean Union
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact
- 21.10 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
NAFFrance
- 21 Pharmaceutical industry exact via ISIC 21
- 21.10Y Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20Y Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
NAICSUnited States
- 325 Chemical Manufacturing approximate via ISIC 21
- 339 Miscellaneous Manufacturing approximate via ISIC 21
- 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 325414 Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 325411 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
NAICS CanadaCanada
- 325410 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 339110 Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing inferred via ISIC 21
- 3254 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing broader via ISIC 21
- 32541 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing broader via ISIC 21
- 3391 Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing broader via ISIC 21
- 33911 Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing broader via ISIC 21
NICIndia
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact via ISIC 21
- 210003 Manufacture of Ayush pharmaceutical/ nutraceutical preparation inferred via ISIC 21
- 210002 Manufacture of allopathic pharmaceutical/ nutraceutical preparations excluding vaccines inferred via ISIC 21
- 210099 Manufacture of other pharmaceutical and botanical products n.e.c. Including processing of blood inferred via ISIC 21
- 210008 Manufacture of biotech pharmaceuticals excluding vaccines inferred via ISIC 21
- 210004 Manufacture of veterinary preparations (other than veterinary vaccines) including Ayush veterinary preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 210005 Manufacture of medical impregnated wadding, gauze, bandages, dressings, surgical gut string and similar products inferred via ISIC 21
- 210006 Manufacture of medical diagnostic preparations (e.g. pregnancy tests, COVID-19 Testing Kits, Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs), In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) etc.) inferred via ISIC 21
NOGASwitzerland
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact via ISIC 21
- 211000 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 212000 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 2110 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 2120 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
- 211 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 212 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
OKVED 2Russia
- 21 Production of medicines and materials used for medical and veterinary purposes exact via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Production of pharmaceutical substances inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.1 Production of medicinal products for medical use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.2 Production of materials used for medical purposes inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.3 Production of medicinal products for veterinary use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.4 Production of materials used for veterinary purposes inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Production of pharmaceutical substances broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Production of medicinal products and materials used for medical and veterinary purposes broader via ISIC 21
PKDPoland
- 21 Production of basic pharmaceutical substances and medicines and other pharmaceutical products exact via ISIC 21
- 21.10.Z Production of basic pharmaceutical substances inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.Z Production of medicines and other pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Production of medicines and other products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Production of basic substances broader via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Production of basic pharmaceutical substances broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Production of medicines and other pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
SBINetherlands
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact via ISIC 21
- 21.10.0 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.0 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
SCIANMexico
- 325 Chemical industry approximate via ISIC 21
- 339 Other manufacturing industries approximate via ISIC 21
- 325412 Manufacturing of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 325411 Manufacturing of raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry inferred via ISIC 21
- 339113 Manufacturing of ophthalmic articles inferred via ISIC 21
- 339111 Manufacturing of non-electronic equipment for medical, dental and laboratory use inferred via ISIC 21
- 3254 Pharmaceutical manufacturing broader via ISIC 21
- 3391 Manufacture of non-electronic equipmentt and disposable materials for medical, dental and laboratory use, and ophthalmic articles broader via ISIC 21
SICUnited States (legacy)
- 28 Chemicals and Allied Products approximate via ISIC 21
- 30 Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products approximate via ISIC 21
- 38 Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods; Watches and Clocks approximate via ISIC 21
- 59 Miscellaneous Retail approximate via ISIC 21
- 2834 Pharmaceutical Preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 2836 Biological Products, Except Diagnostic inferred via ISIC 21
- 2833 Medicinals and Botanicals inferred via ISIC 21
- 591 Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores inferred via ISIC 21
SNISweden
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact via ISIC 21
- 21.100 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.200 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
SSICSingapore
- 21012 Manufacture of pharmaceutical products and preparations for human use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21022 Manufacture of other biological products and preparations for human use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21023 Manufacture of biological products and preparations for veterinary use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21013 Manufacture of pharmaceutical products for veterinary use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21011 Manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals for human use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21030 Manufacture of Traditional Chinese Medicine inferred via ISIC 21
- 21021 Manufacture of vaccines for human use inferred via ISIC 21
- 21 Manufacture of pharmaceuticals and biological products broader via ISIC 21
TSICThailand
- 21 The production of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic chemicals, and plant and animal products used for medicinal purposes. exact via ISIC 21
- 21001 The production of pharmaceuticals and chemicals used for treating diseases. inferred via ISIC 21
- 21002 The production of plant and animal products used for treating diseases. inferred via ISIC 21
- 210 The production of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic chemicals, and plant and animal products used for medicinal purposes. broader via ISIC 21
- 2100 The production of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic chemicals, and plant and animal products used for medicinal purposes. broader via ISIC 21
UK SICUnited Kingdom
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
WZGermany
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations exact via ISIC 21
- 21.10.0 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.20.0 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations inferred via ISIC 21
- 21.10 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.20 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
- 21.1 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products broader via ISIC 21
- 21.2 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations broader via ISIC 21
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