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This table presents detailed statistics on the exports of aluminum oxide, boron carbide, silicon carbide, and metallic abrasives from the United States, categorized by country or locality and type. These materials are essential in various industrial applications, including manufacturing, construction, and electronics. Understanding export trends for these minerals is crucial for assessing the economic impact on domestic industries, trade balances, and the overall health of the mineral market. The data can also inform policymakers and businesses about international demand and competitive positioning in the global market.
The information provided in this table is sourced from the USGS Mineral Yearbook, which compiles annual mineral production and trade data. It is important to note that some figures may be subject to change, as indicated by footnote notations: "e" denotes estimated values, "p" signifies preliminary data, and "r" indicates revised figures. These notations help users interpret the reliability and accuracy of the data presented, ensuring informed decision-making based on the most current information available.
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| U.S. EXPORTS OF ALUMINUM OXIDE, BORON CARBIDE, SILICON CARBIDE, | ||||||||||||||||||
| AND METALLIC ABRASIVES, BY COUNTRY OR LOCALITY AND TYPE1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
| Quantity | Value2 | Quantity | Value2 | |||||||||||||||
| Country or Locality | (metric tons) | (thousands) | (metric tons) | (thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Aluminum oxide, crude: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Brazil | 540 | 2960 | 333 | 1290 | ||||||||||||||
| Canada | 3040 | r | 5630 | r | 2900 | 5110 | ||||||||||||
| China | 160 | 1250 | 86 | 3320 | ||||||||||||||
| Germany | 446 | 5820 | 291 | 4160 | ||||||||||||||
| India | 188 | 1780 | 158 | 1420 | ||||||||||||||
| Japan | 270 | 3640 | 197 | 2960 | ||||||||||||||
| Korea, Republic of | 30 | 335 | 21 | 222 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 3960 | 8590 | 4200 | 8730 | ||||||||||||||
| Slovenia | 143 | 44 | 52 | 17 | ||||||||||||||
| United Kingdom | 338 | 472 | 137 | 105 | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 456 | r | 2300 | 813 | 4100 | |||||||||||||
| Total | 9570 | r | 32800 | 9190 | 31400 | |||||||||||||
| Silicon carbide: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Crude: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Germany | 192 | 253 | 484 | 670 | ||||||||||||||
| Japan | 127 | 703 | 105 | 130 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 948 | 1510 | 1860 | 2640 | ||||||||||||||
| Norway | 1320 | 1580 | 1340 | 1620 | ||||||||||||||
| United Kingdom | 840 | 1010 | 565 | 713 | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 34 | 1210 | 53 | 2310 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 3460 | 6250 | 4410 | 8080 | ||||||||||||||
| Ground and refined: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 5770 | 9020 | 4490 | 6400 | ||||||||||||||
| Germany | 107 | 4520 | 174 | 5170 | ||||||||||||||
| Japan | 182 | 4990 | 171 | 5380 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 349 | 1110 | 310 | 1020 | ||||||||||||||
| Netherlands | 18 | 31 | 1 | 28 | ||||||||||||||
| Poland | 25 | 33 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 210 | r | 1330 | 127 | 1120 | |||||||||||||
| Total | 6660 | 21000 | 5270 | 19100 | ||||||||||||||
| Boron carbide: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Brazil | 5 | 82 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||
| Czechia | -- | -- | 11 | 183 | ||||||||||||||
| Germany | 4 | 95 | 3 | 114 | ||||||||||||||
| India | 26 | 457 | 1 | 40 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 3 | 130 | 4 | 152 | ||||||||||||||
| Netherlands | 4 | 20 | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||
| United Kingdom | 4 | 66 | 10 | 314 | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 1 | r | 58 | r | 1 | 94 | ||||||||||||
| Total | 48 | 907 | 30 | 898 | ||||||||||||||
| Metallic abrasives: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 6910 | 8330 | r | 4680 | 5800 | |||||||||||||
| China | 275 | 539 | 239 | 580 | ||||||||||||||
| Colombia | 274 | 305 | 252 | 277 | ||||||||||||||
| Germany | 557 | 2090 | 562 | 2630 | ||||||||||||||
| Malaysia | 5 | 51 | 466 | 3300 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 15200 | 22000 | 12300 | 18300 | ||||||||||||||
| Peru | 162 | 198 | 19 | 92 | ||||||||||||||
| United Kingdom | 42 | 310 | 46 | 221 | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 666 | r | 2650 | r | 699 | 4130 | ||||||||||||
| Total | 24100 | 36500 | 19300 | 35400 | ||||||||||||||
rRevised. -- Zero.
1Table includes data available through May 13, 2025. Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown.
2Free alongside ship value.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program
See also: Abrasives, Manufactured statistics | Mineral commodity prices