Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying - Market Size, Financial Statistics, Industry Trends

Industry Overview

This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site and/or mining, quarrying, dredging for sand and gravel, or mining clay (e.g., china clay, paper clay and slip clay) or ceramic and refractory minerals and (2) preparation plants primarily engaged in beneficiating (e.g., washing, screening, and grinding) sand and gravel, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying Market Size

This report includes historical and forecasted market sizes and industry trends for Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying. It reveals overall market dynamics from 2020 through the present, and predicts industry growth or shrinkage through 2030. Revenue data include both public and private companies in the Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying industry.

Historical Forecasted
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
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)

Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying Industry Forecast
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Pell Research's advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size statistics include revenue generated from all products and services sold within the Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying market share by state pinpoints local opportunities based on regional revenue statistics. Growth rate for each state is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to locate profitable and nonprofitable locations for Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying companies in the United States.

Industry Revenue by State [Sample]

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company Size All Industries Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

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

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" Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry Average Percent 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 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying industry.

TitlePercent of Workforce Bottom Quartile Average (Median) Salary Upper Quartile
Management Occupations 5%

Included

Chief Executives 0%
General and Operations Managers 3%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 10%
Construction and Extraction Occupations 32%
Construction Trades Workers 16%
Construction Equipment Operators 12%
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 12%
Extraction Workers 13%
Mining Machine Operators 7%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 10%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 5%
Production Occupations 13%
Other Production Occupations 10%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 25%
Motor Vehicle Operators 10%
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 10%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 10%
Material Moving Workers 14%
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 9%
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 8%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $25,249,325 on the Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying industry. It has awarded 939 contracts to 219 companies, with an average value of $115,294 per company.

Top Companies in Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying and Adjacent Industries

Company Address Revenue
($ Millions)

Included





Market Research Report Details
Geography United States
NAICS Code 21232
Publication Date November 2025
Report Format PDF Download  PDF
Price $750 $499
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