This report forecasts to 2023 and 2027 US industrial clays demand and production in metric tons. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: common clay, bentonite, kaolin, fuller's earth, ball clay, and fire clay. Total demand is also segmented by application as follows: building products; absorbents; ceramics; fillers, extenders, and binders; and refractories and other applications such as drilling mud, foundry sand bond, and iron ore pelletizing.
To illustrate historical trends, total demand, total production, the various segments, and trade are provided in annual series from 2012 to 2022.
This report excludes clay used for such purposes as construction fill, landfill caps, and landscaping that is mined by companies that do not operate mills or plants.
Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.
Related NAICS Codes:
212324 Kaolin and Ball Clay Mining
212325 Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining
327110 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
327120 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
HIGHLIGHTS
MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Historical Trends
Key Economic Indicators
Trade
Price Trends
PRODUCT SEGMENTATION & FORECASTS
Common Clay
Bentonite
Kaolin
Fuller’s Earth
Ball Clay
Fire Clay
APPLICATION SEGMENTATION & FORECASTS
Building Products
Absorbents
Ceramics
Fillers, Extenders, & Binders
Refractories & Other Applications
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Industry Characteristics
Market Leaders
ABOUT THIS REPORT
Scope
Sources
Industry Codes
Freedonia Methodology
Resources
LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES
Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Industrial Clays Demand, 2022 - 2027