Explosives Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Bombs away: Manufacturers will encounter higher demand from renewed construction activities

The industry is a small yet essential part of the broader chemicals sector. Manufacturers make various types of explosives crucial to the success of the US mining and mineral, oil and gas and construction industries. The industry depends heavily on downstream explosives buyers. Operators in this industry manufacture explosives, blasting agents and oxidizers. Industry manufacturers may also be involved in the production of blasting accessories such as blasting and detonating caps, fuses and cords as well as computer software to estimate and control blasts for certain safety measures. This industry does not manufacture pyrotechnics, ammunition, ammunition detonators or percussion caps. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.