Materials Flow in the United States—A Global Context, 1900–2020
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- Table 2 (22.0 KB xlsx) - Amounts of raw materials used annually in the United States from 1900 through 2020, by category
- Table 2 (13.5 KB csv) - In CSV format
- Table 5 (30.7 KB xlsx) - Amounts of selected raw materials produced annually in the world (including the United States) from 1970 through 2020, by category and per capita
- Table 5 (8.48 KB csv) - In CSV format
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Introduction
During the last 12 decades (1900–2020), the amounts of raw materials used in the United States have increased significantly due to economic development, technological innovations, and population growth. Data on materials are presented here to provide an overview of the annual quantities (measured in physical terms) required for the standard of living in the United States and to provide insights into the consumption trajectory that developing countries may follow. The consumption patterns driving the use of raw materials were analyzed through the lens of economic disruptions and expansions during this period, illustrating the linkages between the selected materials and economic development. These annual material inputs to the U.S. economy (excluding food or fuel) were also analyzed in a global context. The data used were gathered by various agencies and compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Suggested Citation
Matos, G.R., 2022, Materials flow in the United States—A global context, 1900–2020: U.S. Geological Survey Data Report 1164, 23 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/dr1164. [Supersedes USGS Fact Sheet 2017–3062.]
ISSN: 2771-9448 (online)
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- U.S. Raw Materials
- Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
- U.S. Consumption by Category
- Overview of U.S. Consumption Flows
- Global Comparison
- Data Sources Used To Track Flows of Raw Materials Usage
- Summary
- Acknowledgments
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Materials flow in the United States—A global context, 1900–2020 |
| Series title | Data Report |
| Series number | 1164 |
| DOI | 10.3133/dr1164 |
| Year Published | 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Minerals Information Center |
| Description | Report: iv, 23 p.; 2 Tables |
| Country | United States |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |