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Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith

Regional Aggregates Production Reports Shine A Light On The Material Fueling National Construction Markets.

By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson

In this issue, Rock Products features nine regional reports with information about aggregates production; plus, a report on Dodge Data & Analytics’ 2021 Construction Forecast.

The regional reports are based on the regions used in the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) quarterly reports. The regions are:

  • New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).
  • Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA).
  • East North Central (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI).
  • West North Central (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD).
  • South Atlantic (DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV).
  • East South Central (AL, KY, MS, TN).
  • West South Central (AR, LA, OK, TX).
  • Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY).
  • Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA).

New England
The New England region as identified by the USGS consists of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the New England region produced 18.2 million metric tons (Mt) of total aggregates, a 3.9% decrease versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 4.9 Mt, an increase of 22.9% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Connecticut: 3.6 Mt, a decrease of 3.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Maine: 4.4 Mt, an increase of 18.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Massachusetts: Data unreported for the second quarter of 2020.
  • New Hampshire: 3.7 Mt, a decrease of 16.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Rhode Island: Data unreported for the second quarter of 2020.
  • Vermont: 2.4 metric tons, an increase of 3% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the New England region was 10.7 Mt, a decrease of 9.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Connecticut: 2.6 Mt, a decrease of 4.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Maine: 1.5 Mt, an increase of 9.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Massachusetts: 3.4 Mt, a decrease of 12.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • New Hampshire: 1.6 Mt, a decrease of 22.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Rhode Island: 527,000 metric tons, a decrease of 16.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Vermont: 1.1 Mt, a decrease of 0.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the New England region was 7.5 Mt, an increase of 5.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Connecticut: 1.0 Mt, a decrease of 13.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Maine: 2.5 Mt, an increase of 5.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Massachusetts: Data unreported for the second quarter of 2020.
  • New Hampshire: 2.2 Mt, a decrease of 11.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Rhode Island: Data unreported for the second quarter of 2020.
  • Vermont: 1.3 metric tons, an increase of 4.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Middle Atlantic
The Middle Atlantic region as identified by the USGS consists of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the Middle Atlantic region produced 47.5 Mt of total aggregates, a 20.4% decrease versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 30.5 Mt, an increase of 7.7% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • New Jersey: 7.5 Mt, a decrease of 7.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • New York: 17.1 Mt, a decrease of 17.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Pennsylvania: 22.9 Mt, a decrease of 25.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the Middle Atlantic region was 44.3 Mt, an increase of 2.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • New Jersey: 4.3 Mt, a decrease of 7.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • New York: 9.6 Mt, a decrease of 17.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Pennsylvania: 20.9 Mt, a decrease of 25.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the Middle Atlantic region was 13.6 Mt, an increase of 4.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • New Jersey: 3.2 Mt, a decrease of 8.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • New York: 7.5 Mt, a decrease of 17.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Pennsylvania: 1.9 Mt, a decrease of 26.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.

East North Central
The East North Central region as identified by the USGS consists of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the East North Central region produced 100 Mt of total aggregates, a 1.9% increase versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 49.4 Mt, an 16.4% increase versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Illinois: 24 Mt, an increase of 22.2% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Indiana: 20.2 Mt, an increase of 1.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Michigan: 24 Mt, a decrease of 2.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Ohio: 26.6 Mt, a decrease of 4.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Wisconsin: Data unreported for the second quarter of 2020.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the East North Central region was 64.5 Mt, an increase of 2.4% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2019 was:

  • Illinois: 16.7 Mt, an increase of 21.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Indiana: 14 Mt, a decrease of 2.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Michigan: 11.5 Mt, an increase of 6.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Ohio: 17.2 Mt, a decrease of 4.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Wisconsin: 5.1 Mt, a decrease of 17.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the East North Central region was 35.4 Mt, a decrease of 0.9% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Illinois: 7.2 Mt, an increase of 23.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Indiana: 6.3 Mt, an increase of 12.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Michigan: 12.5 Mt, a decrease of 9.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Ohio: 9.4 Mt, a decrease of 4.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Wisconsin: Data unreported for the second quarter of 2020.

West North Central
The West North Central region as identified by the USGS consists of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the West North Central region produced 90.1 Mt of total aggregates, an 8.5% increase versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 34.5 Mt, an increase of 21.6% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Iowa: 16.9 Mt, a decrease of 7.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Kansas: 11.5 Mt, a decrease of 9.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Minnesota: 17.8 Mt, an increase of 12.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Missouri: 30.1 Mt, an increase of 24.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Nebraska: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • North Dakota: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • South Dakota: 5.5 Mt, an increase of 44.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the West North Central region was 51.2 Mt, an increase of 10.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Iowa: 12.3 Mt, a decrease of 8.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Kansas: 4.0 Mt, a decrease of 12.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Minnesota: 3.27 Mt, an increase of 15.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Missouri: 27.1 Mt, an increase of 26.2% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Nebraska: 2.3 Mt, a decrease of 16.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • North Dakota: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • South Dakota: 2.2 Mt, an increase of 64.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the West North Central region was 38.9 Mt, an increase of 6.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Iowa: 4.5 Mt, a decrease of 5.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Kansas: 7.5 Mt, a decrease of 7.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Minnesota: 14.7 Mt, an increase of 29.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Missouri: 2.7 Mt, an increase of 11.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Nebraska: 3.6 Mt, an increase of 1.3% versus the second quarter of 2019
  • North Dakota: 2.4 Mt, an increase of 23.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • South Dakota: 3.3 Mt, an increase of 33.2% versus the second quarter of 2019.

South Atlantic
The South Atlantic region as identified by the USGS consists of Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the South Atlantic region produced 108 Mt of total aggregates, a 6.8% decrease versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 90.7 Mt, a decrease of 3.4% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Delaware: Withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data.
  • Florida: 31.2 Mt, an increase of 14.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Georgia: 18.1 Mt, a decrease of 2.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Maryland: 10 Mt, a decrease of 14.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • North Carolina: 17.2 Mt, a decrease of 21.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • South Carolina: 9.5 Mt, a decrease of 14.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Virginia: 17.1 Mt, a decrease of 5.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • West Virginia: Data unreported for the second quarter of 2020.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the South Atlantic region was 92.5 Mt, a decrease of 5.2% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Delaware: Withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data.
  • Florida: 25.4 Mt, an increase of 16% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Georgia: 16.5 Mt, a decrease of 2% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Maryland: 8.1 Mt, a decrease of 12.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • North Carolina: 15.6 Mt, a decrease of 18.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • South Carolina: 7.7 Mt, a decrease of 7.2% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Virginia: 14.9 Mt, a decrease of 5.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • West Virginia: 4.2 Mt, a decrease of 34% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the South Atlantic region was 15.7 Mt, a decrease of 15.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Delaware: 704,000 metric tons, a decrease of 2.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Florida: 5.7 Mt, an increase of 7.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Georgia: 1.6 Mt, a decrease of 6.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Maryland: 1.9 Mt, a decrease of 23% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • North Carolina: 1.7 Mt, a decrease of 44.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • South Carolina: 1.9 Mt, a decrease of 34.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Virginia: 2.1 Mt, a decrease of 5.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • West Virginia: Data unreported for the second quarter of 2020.

East South Central
The East South Central region as identified by the USGS consists of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the East South Central region produced 51.3 Mt of total aggregates, a 0.8% increase versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 34.8 Mt, a 5% decrease versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Alabama: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Kentucky: 17 Mt, a decrease of 0.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Mississippi: 3.6 Mt, a decrease of 9.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Tennessee: 17.5 Mt, an increase of 8.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the East South Central region was 42.5 Mt, an increase of 0.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Alabama: 13.2 Mt, a decrease of 4.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Kentucky: 13.8 Mt, a decrease of 3.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Mississippi: 441,000 metric tons, a decrease 24.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Tennessee: 15.1 Mt, an increase of 9.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the East South Central region was 8.8 Mt, an increase of 4.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Alabama: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Kentucky: 3.2 Mt, an increase of 19.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Mississippi: 3.2 Mt, a decrease of 6.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Tennessee: 2.4 Mt, an increase of 3.2% versus the second quarter of 2019.

West South Central
The West South Central region as identified by the USGS consists of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the West South Central region produced 97.30 Mt of total aggregates, a 1.7% decrease versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 87.5 Mt, a decrease of 3.2% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Arkansas: 9.7 Mt, an increase of 8.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Louisiana: Withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data.
  • Oklahoma: 14.3 Mt, an increase of 4% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Texas: 70 Mt, a decrease of 4.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the West South Central region was 64.1 Mt, an increase of 0.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Arkansas: 7.9 Mt, an increase of 8.3% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Louisiana: Withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data.
  • Oklahoma: 11.1 Mt, an increase of 1.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Texas: 44.4 Mt, a decrease of 1.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the West South Central region was 33.2 Mt, a decrease of 5% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Arkansas: 1.8 Mt, an increase of 9.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Louisiana: 2.6 Mt, a decrease of 29.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Oklahoma: 3.0 Mt, an increase of 8.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Texas: 25.2 Mt, a decrease of 9.0% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Mountain
The Mountain region as identified by the USGS consists of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the Mountain region produced 75 Mt of total aggregates, a 1.7% increase versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 47.5 Mt, an increase of 6.2% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Arizona: 19.7 Mt, an increase of 1.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Colorado: 14.4 Mt, an increase of 10% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Idaho: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Montana: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Nevada: 5.9 Mt, a decrease of 39.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • New Mexico: 2.7 Mt, a decrease of 9.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Utah: 14.2 Mt, an increase of 17.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Wyoming: 6.5 Mt, an increase of 10.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the Mountain region was 22.2 Mt, an increase of 7.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Arizona: 4.0 Mt, an increase of 5.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Colorado: 5.4 Mt, an increase of 19.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Idaho: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Montana: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Nevada: 4.2 Mt, an increase of 53.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • New Mexico: 1.6 Mt, an increase of 60.2% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Utah: 4.1 Mt, an increase of 34.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Wyoming: 3.5 Mt, an increase of 13.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the Mountain region was 53.5 Mt, a decrease of 0.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Arizona: 15.6 Mt, an increase of 0.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Colorado: 8.9 Mt, a decrease of 6.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Idaho: 8.4 Mt, an increase of 4.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Montana: 3.7 Mt, a decrease of 2.7% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Nevada: 4.0 Mt, a decrease of 30.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • New Mexico: 1.1 Mt, a decrease of 46.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Utah: 10 Mt, an increase of 11.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Wyoming: 3.0 Mt, an increase of 7.2% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Pacific
The Pacific region as identified by the USGS consists of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.

In the second quarter of 2020, the most recent report available from USGS, the Pacific region produced 59.5 Mt of total aggregates, a 11.4% decrease versus the second quarter of 2019.

That followed first-quarter production of 49.4 Mt, an increase of 17.3% versus the first quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of aggregates in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Alaska: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • California: 37.7 Mt, a decrease of 6.1% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Hawaii: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Oregon: 9.3 Mt, a decrease of 5.8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Washington: 12.5 Mt, a decrease of 26.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Crushed stone production in the second quarter of 2020 in the Pacific region was 20.7 Mt, a decrease of 9.5% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of crushed stone in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Alaska: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • California: 11.3 Mt, a decrease of 2.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Hawaii: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Oregon: 5.1 Mt, a decrease of 8% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Washington: 4.2 Mt, a decrease of 25% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Sand and gravel production in the second quarter of 2020 in the Pacific region was 38.8 Mt, a decrease of 12.4% versus the second quarter of 2019.

Individual state production of sand and gravel in the second quarter of 2020 was:

  • Alaska: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • California: 26.4 Mt, a decrease of 7.6% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Hawaii: State not included in quarterly survey.
  • Oregon: 4.9 Mt, a decrease of 2.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.
  • Washington: 8.2 Mt, a decrease of 27.9% versus the second quarter of 2019.

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