Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining Industry Research Report

Industry Overview

This U.S. industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site and/or mining clay (e.g., china clay, paper clay and slip clay) or ceramic and refractory minerals and (2) establishments primarily engaged in beneficiating (i.e., preparing) clay or ceramic and refractory minerals. Illustrative Examples: Bentonite mining and/or beneficiating Fullers earth mining and/or beneficiating Common clay mining and/or beneficiating Kaolin mining and/or beneficiating Feldspar mining and/or beneficiating Ball clay mining and/or beneficiating Fire clay mining and/or beneficiating Shale (except oil shale) mining and/or beneficiating Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

Included in Report

% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining companies in the United States.

Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesKaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

Included

Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

Included

Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Salary information for employees working in the Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining industry.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations5%

Included

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers3%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations10%
Construction and Extraction Occupations32%
Construction Trades Workers16%
Construction Equipment Operators12%
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators12%
Extraction Workers13%
Mining Machine Operators7%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations10%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations5%
Production Occupations13%
Other Production Occupations10%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations25%
Motor Vehicle Operators10%
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers10%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers10%
Material Moving Workers14%
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators9%
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators8%

Top Companies in Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
($ Millions)

Included





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