PRODCOM 2018: EU Production Statistics Product Classification List

PRODCOM is the EU system of production statistics for mining and tangible goods. The dataset contains the 2018 version of the PRODCOM list, an 8-digit product classification linked to central classifications like CPA, HS, and CN. It was prepared by the PRODCOM Committee and aggregated by Cooperation OGD Österreich and Wikimedia Österreich.

Use Cases

• Classify industrial production output based on the PRODCOM product list.
• Map product codes between different classification systems like CPA, HS, and NACE.
• Analyze the structure of EU mining and manufacturing sectors based on the standardized product hierarchy.

Strengths

• Classification is directly linked to central product classifications like CPA and HS.
• The list is prepared annually by a dedicated PRODCOM Committee, suggesting a formal governance process.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and data scale are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Cooperation OGD Österreich, Wikimedia Österreich

Collection Method

Prepared annually by the PRODCOM Committee based on the Harmonised System and Combined Nomenclature.

Time Range

2018

Geography

European Union