Construction Sand & Gravel Mining
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 212321 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) operating commercial grade (i.e., construction) sand and gravel pits; (2) dredging for commercial grade sand and gravel; and (3) washing, screening, or otherwise preparing commercial grade sand and gravel.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Construction Sand and Gravel Mining covers establishments that extract and process sand and gravel specifically for construction purposes. The key distinction from Industrial Sand Mining is the grade and end-use of the material: construction sand and gravel serves building and infrastructure applications, while industrial sand mining produces sand meeting specialized technical specifications for manufacturing uses. Establishments mining clay minerals, including kaolin, ball clay, and ceramic or refractory materials, are classified in separate codes despite using similar extraction and preparation methods.