Salient Beryllium Mineral Statistics

This table presents key statistics on beryllium mineral production, consumption, imports, and stock levels, focusing primarily on the United States and global output. Beryllium is a critical mineral used extensively in aerospace, defense, electronics, and nuclear industries due to its lightweight, high strength, and thermal stability. Monitoring these statistics is essential for understanding supply chain dynamics, assessing resource availability, and informing policy decisions related to national security and industrial development.

Analysis of the data reveals that U.S. mine shipments of beryllium-containing ores remained stable at 175 metric tons in both 2021 and 2022, marking a slight increase from 165 metric tons in 2018 and 2020. Reported consumption in the United States held steady at 170 metric tons from 2020 through 2022, indicating consistent industrial demand. Notably, industry stocks declined sharply from 35 metric tons at the end of 2021 to just 10 metric tons in 2022, suggesting tighter inventory levels. Imports of beryl for consumption were negligible or zero throughout the period, reflecting reliance on domestic production. Globally, beryllium production peaked at 341 metric tons in 2021 before decreasing to 313 metric tons in 2022, indicating some volatility in world supply. Overall, these trends underscore the importance of maintaining stable domestic production and monitoring global market fluctuations to ensure a reliable beryllium supply.