In 2008, the United States produced a total of about 1.45 million tons of stone (plate), with a total value of about 288 million US dollars. All stone is produced and processed by 124 stone producers in 165 mining sites in 35 states. The main stone producing regions (states) are: Wisconsin, Indiana, Georgia, Vermont and Massachusetts (sorted by production and production value). These five states account for approximately 59% of total domestic production and total 50% of the output value.
According to the weight, the overall stone sales are: 35% limestone, 32% granite, 11% other stone, 12% sandstone, 3% marble, 1% slate.
Based on sales value, sales are: 38% granite, 34% limestone, 11% other stone, 8% sandstone, 5% marble and 4% slate.
Among all the stone plates produced, sold and exported, the smooth stone accounts for the majority, accounting for 57% of the total output and 66% of the total output value. The main use of smooth stone is panel, stone tile, wall, wall cladding, floor and so on. Rough stone is mainly used as building stone and monument.
Recycling: A small amount of stone has been repaired by recycling. Import source:
Tariffs: Stone tariffs range from free to 6.5%, depending on type, degree of processing, shape and size, etc. The import duty on most unprocessed or rough-faced stones is 3.0% or lower.
data analysis:
The United States is still the world's largest market for stone (sheet products). The total value of stone imports is 2.5 billion US dollars, which is 1.6% lower than that in 2007. The export of stone still stays at $74 million. The US domestic stone market consumption is about 2.71 billion US dollars, down 30 million US dollars from 2007, and the reduction is almost 1%. Stone decoration and use in the United States is mainly concentrated in the commercial and residential markets, and the global financial crisis has had a short-term impact on US stone production and stone imports.
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