Industrial Explosives And Blasting Agents Sold For Consumption In The United States, By State And Class

This table presents detailed data on the quantities of industrial explosives and blasting agents sold for consumption across the United States, broken down by state and product class. The categories include permissibles, other fixed high explosives, and blasting agents and oxidizers, measured in metric tons for the years 2021 and 2022. This information is crucial for understanding the distribution and volume of explosive materials used in various sectors such as mining, construction, and quarrying, which are significant contributors to the national economy. Tracking these sales helps monitor industry activity levels, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory compliance, as well as informing safety and environmental policies.

Analyzing the data reveals several notable trends between 2021 and 2022. Total sales of fixed high explosives increased from 598 metric tons to 214 metric tons for permissibles and from 36,800 to 33,900 metric tons for other explosives, while blasting agents and oxidizers decreased from 1.6 million to 1.42 million metric tons, resulting in an overall decline in total sales from approximately 1.63 million to 1.46 million metric tons. Wyoming remains the largest consumer by a wide margin, with blasting agents and oxidizers sales dropping from 342,000 to 287,000 metric tons but still dominating total consumption at around 290,000 metric tons in 2022. States like Kentucky and Massachusetts saw significant increases in blasting agents and oxidizers, with Kentucky rising from 32,500 to 47,300 metric tons and Massachusetts from 9,060 to 36,900 metric tons, indicating shifts in regional industrial activity. Conversely, states such as Nevada and Minnesota experienced declines in blasting agent sales, suggesting varying demand patterns across the country.