Aggregate production up 5 percent in first half
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an estimated 607 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2015. That’s a 3 percent increase compared to the total number of aggregates produced and shipped in the second quarter of 2014.
The estimated production for consumption in the first six months of 2015 was 994 Mt, according to USGS. That’s a 5 percent increase compared to the same six-month period of 2014.
The estimated production for consumption of construction aggregates in the second quarter of 2015 decreased in four of the nine geographic divisions measures, compared with that sold or used in the second quarter of 2014. In addition, production for consumption increased in 24 of the 43 states that were estimated, with the five leading states (in descending order) being Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio.
In addition, USGS reports an estimated 360 Mt of crushed stone were produced and shipped for consumption in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2015. That’s a 5 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2014. The estimated production for consumption in the first six months of 2015 was 589 Mt, so this year’s first half produced 6 percent more results than 2014’s first half.
According to USGS, the estimated production for consumption of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2015 decreased in two of nine geographic divisions compared with that sold or used in the second quarter of 2014. However, production for consumption increased in 32 of the 46 states that were estimated, with the five leading states being Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky.
Finally, the estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced and shipped for consumption in the second quarter of 2015 was 247 Mt. That’s a slight increase compared to the second quarter of 2014. USGS reports the estimated production for consumption in the first six months of 2015 was 405 Mt, a 4 percent increase compared to the same time period of 2014.
The estimated production for consumption of construction sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2015 decreased in five of the nine geographic divisions compared with that sold or used in the second quarter of 2014. Additionally, production for consumption decreased in 24 of the 45 states that were estimated. The five leading producers in the second quarter were California, Texas, Michigan, Minnesota and Arizona.
About the Author: Allison Kral
Allison Kral is the former senior digital media manager for North Coast Media (NCM). She completed her undergraduate degree at Ohio University where she received a Bachelor of Science in magazine journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. She works across a number of digital platforms, which include creating e-newsletters, writing articles and posting across social media sites. She also creates content for NCM's Portable Plants magazine, GPS World magazine and Geospatial Solutions. Her understanding of the ever-changing digital media world allows her to quickly grasp what a target audience desires and create content that is appealing and relevant for any client across any platform.Subscribe to Pit & Quarry
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