Sand, Gravel, Clay and Ceramic and Refractory MineralsMining and Quarrying in the US - A Crucial...

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c78514) has announced the addition of Sand, Gravel, Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying in the US to their offering.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in

the mining and quarrying of construction and industrial sand and gravel, the mining and quarrying of clays, ceramic and refractory minerals, and/or the beneficiation by washing, screening, and otherwise preparing the mined sand, gravel and clays. The principal activity of this industry is the production of sand and gravel for use as aggregates in the construction of buildings and infrastructure (e.g. highways) and a significant share of industry revenue (annually around 25 to 30 per cent) is generated from the mining or quarrying of clays, ceramic and refractory minerals for downstream manufacturing applications. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Steady as she goes

Overall, this industry has seen moderate growth over recent years, a trend set to continue. With its strong reliance on demand from building and infrastructure markets, the industry should enjoy a boost from the housing market in the immediate future.

Content Outline:

INDUSTRY DEFINITION
Industry Definition
Activities (Products and Services)
Similar Industries
Demand and Supply Industries

KEY STATISTICS
Current Prices Table
Constant Prices Table (applicable deflator applied)
Real Growth Table
Ratio Table
Graphs
Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises,
 Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages,
 Domestic Demand

SEGMENTATION
Products and Service Segmentation
Major Market Segments
Industry Concentration
Geographic Spread

MARKET CHARACTERISTICS
Market Size
Linkages
Downstream Industries
Upstream Industries
Demand Determinants
Domestic and International Markets
Basis of Competition
Life Cycle

INDUSTRY CONDITIONS
Barriers to Entry
Taxation
Industry Assistance
Regulation and Deregulation
Cost Structure
Capital and Labor Intensity
Technology and Systems
Industry Volatility
Globalization

KEY FACTORS
Key Sensitivities
Key Success Factors

KEY COMPETITORS
Major Players Market Share
Player Performance Analysis
Other Players

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Current Performance Analysis with data series
Historical Performance Analysis

OUTLOOK
Industry Forecast Analysis with five year forecast data series

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