End-UseCategory 1

Nonmetallic Minerals

Name: Nonmetallic Minerals (End-Use 12720) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

End-Use 12720Commodity5-digitExport

U.S. exports · July 2026: $307.6M; End-Use export classification

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U.S. exports of nonmetallic minerals (End-Use 12720) totaled $307.6M in July 2026, traded with 116 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Exported nonmetallic minerals span a wide commercial spectrum — from industrial-grade silica sand and kaolin clay to sulfur, potash, and specialty abrasives — each serving distinct downstream industries such as glass, ceramics, agriculture, and refractories. Moisture content, particle size distribution, and chemical purity are the specification variables that most directly affect contract pricing and end-use suitability. Bulk shipment logistics, including vessel compatibility and port handling infrastructure, are recurring operational considerations for high-volume mineral exporters.

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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.

12-month trend

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$307.6MYoY · Pro

$307.6M$0

January 2024February 2026July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Commodity 12720 · $0 of $56.9B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Exports · July 2026

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Morocco and Brazil together take 66% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are nonmetallic mineral exports typically documented for customs purposes?

Exporters file Electronic Export Information (EEI) via AES using the applicable Schedule B code, supported by a commercial invoice that specifies mineral type, grade, purity, and moisture content. Some minerals — particularly those with dual-use potential or subject to foreign import controls — may require additional certificates of origin or end-use statements.

What logistical factors most affect bulk nonmetallic mineral export shipments?

Particle size and moisture content determine whether a mineral can be loaded as a dry bulk cargo or requires bagging. Port draft restrictions, vessel compatibility with dusty or corrosive cargoes, and destination-country import standards for contaminant levels (e.g., heavy metals in kaolin) are the primary logistical and compliance variables exporters must manage.