Industrial Sand Mining
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 212322 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) operating industrial grade sand pits; (2) dredging for industrial grade sand; and (3) washing, screening, or otherwise preparing industrial grade sand.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Industrial Sand Mining (212322) covers operations that extract and process sand specifically for industrial applications, such as foundry work, glassmaking, or specialized manufacturing. The critical distinction from Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321) lies in the grade and intended use of the sand; industrial grade sand serves specialized manufacturing purposes, whereas construction grade sand and gravel are for building and civil engineering. Industrial Sand Mining also excludes mining of clay minerals like kaolin, ball clay, and other ceramic or refractory minerals, which are classified separately in Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining (212325).