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| TABLE 2 | ||||
| END USES FOR TALC PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES1 | ||||
| (Metric tons) | ||||
| End use | 2014 | 2015 | ||
| Ceramics2 | 131,000 | 124,000 | ||
| Cosmetics | 14,900 | 13,200 | ||
| Paint | 84,600 | 82,400 | ||
| Paper | 86,700 | 85,400 | ||
| Plastics | 59,600 | 61,700 | ||
| Roofing | 30,400 | 32,300 | ||
| Rubber | 13,600 | 18,800 | ||
| Other3 | 64,200 | r | 62,200 | |
| Total | 485,000 | r | 480,000 | |
| rRevised.- | ||||
| 1Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown.- | ||||
| 2Includes automotive catalytic converter bodies, ceramic tile, potteryware, sanitaryware, and- | ||||
| technical ceramics. | ||||
| 3Includes animal feed, construction caulks, food, insecticides, joint compounds,- | ||||
| pharmaceuticals, sculpture, and other uses not specified.-- | ||||
Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program
See also: Mineral commodity prices
