Jan 13 2010
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/debd38/concrete_block_and) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q4 2009 Edition]" to their offering.
Definition & Classification
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing concrete block and brick. This 6-digit NAICS industry (327331) is under the hierarchy of Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing Industry (32733), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing Industry Group (3273), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Subsector (327), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent codes are: 3251 - Brick and Structural Clay Tile (slumped brick); and 3271 - Concrete Block and Brick.
Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview
The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $5.8 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 37.28%. Import was valued at $51.6 million USD from 23 countries. The industry also exported $53.9 million USD worth of merchandise to 83 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industry's shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2008 was $5.8 billion USD.
Report Summary
This 165-page report contains unparalleled research on this industry in breadth and depth. With a macroeconomic perspective, the report provides a fresh and comprehensive view of the industry. The report's supply and demand data covers both U.S. shipments and international trade while taking into consideration of the industry's capacity utilization. The industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis contain all the elements needed for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 51 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 43 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their revenue share within the industry, the market concentration, and a list of major players. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed.
In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:
- Executive Summary
- Industry Income Statement
- Industry Balance Sheet
- Capital Expenditure
- Industry Cost Analysis
- Industry Pricing Analysis
- Industry Foreign Trade
- Industry Structure
- Competitive Landscape
This industry report includes detailed information on:
1. Industry's major players 2. Organizations that set standards for the industry 3. Government agencies that regulate and monitor policies related to the industry 4. Trade associations, including educational institutions 5. Trade publications 6. Trade shows and organizers 7. Sources of the information
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