The IBISWorld Meat Processing in China industry report comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing sausages, cured meats, smoked meats, dried meats and other prepared meats and meat specialties from purchased fresh meats (both livestock and poultry). The industry also includes establishments engaged in processing side products of livestock and poultry such as manufacturing lard from pig fats, sausage casing from intestines and rawhides from skins. Businesses specializing in manufacturing canned meats are classified in industry 1451: Canned Meats and Poultry Manufacturing in China.
