In 2010, some 294 metric tons of mercury were imported to the United States for consumption. By 2021, this amount had decreased to just two million metric tons. Mercury is mainly used in the manufacturing of electrical and electronic goods as well as industrial chemicals.
Mercury imports for consumption in the United States from 2010 to 2021 (in metric tons)
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Statistics on
About the industry
7
- Premium Statistic Mercury production volume worldwide 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Lithium import volume in the U.S. 2010-2023
- Basic Statistic Global chromium reserves 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Global chromium mine production 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Global chromium reserves 2023, by country
- Premium Statistic Global chromium mine production 2023, by country
- Basic Statistic Global lithium mine production 2010-2023
About the region
10
- Premium Statistic U.S. consumption of minerals per capita by type 2022
- Premium Statistic Value of U.S. mine production of platinum 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Platinum mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic U.S. platinum refinery production volume 2010-2022
- Basic Statistic U.S. platinum refinery production value 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic U.S. import volume of platinum 2014-2022
- Basic Statistic U.S. refined platinum export volume 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Molybdenum mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Iron ore import volume in the U.S. 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic Value of iron ore imports to the U.S. 2010-2021
Selected statistics
5
Other regions
9
- Premium Statistic Capacity of copper mines worldwide 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Italy: value of imports of marble and similar stones 2018, by macro-region
- Premium Statistic Share of gold production in Canada 2022, by region
- Premium Statistic Production of minerals in the United Kingdom by type 2021
- Premium Statistic Cobalt mine production in Madagascar 2014-2023
- Premium Statistic Bauxite mine production volume in Brazil 2015-2022
- Premium Statistic Value of royalties for major minerals in Haryana, India 2014- 2015
- Premium Statistic Annual production volume of refined selenium South Korea 2011-2021
- Premium Statistic Distribution of clothing & clothing accessories imports to Norway 2018, by continent
Related statistics
9
- Premium Statistic Copper mine capacity utilization rate worldwide 2010-2023
- Basic Statistic Distribution of global gold reserves 2022, by country
- Basic Statistic Global distribution of nickel production by country 2021
- Premium Statistic Platinum mine production in Canada 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Global lithium production by country and type 2021
- Premium Statistic Nickel reserves in Canada 1980-2021
- Premium Statistic Mineral extraction capex in Canada by type 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic Lead reserves in Canada 1980-2019
- Premium Statistic Zinc reserves in Canada 1980-2019
Further related statistics
9
- Comparison of cobalt consumption in the U.S. 2010-2023
- Import volume of cobalt in the U.S. 2010-2023
- Global graphite reserves 2023, by country
- Coal consumption in South Africa 1998-2022
- Agnico-Eagle Mines' gold reserves 2000-2023
- Leading cement producing countries worldwide 2023
- Iron ore prices 2000-2022
- Construction exports worldwide 2020-2021, by country
- Thermal coal prices 2013-2022
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Comparison of cobalt consumption in the U.S. 2010-2023
- Import volume of cobalt in the U.S. 2010-2023
- Global graphite reserves 2023, by country
- Coal consumption in South Africa 1998-2022
- Agnico-Eagle Mines' gold reserves 2000-2023
- Leading cement producing countries worldwide 2023
- Iron ore prices 2000-2022
- Construction exports worldwide 2020-2021, by country
- Thermal coal prices 2013-2022
US Geological Survey. (January 31, 2022). Mercury imports for consumption in the United States from 2010 to 2021 (in metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/587360/imports-of-mercury-to-the-united-states-for-consumption/
US Geological Survey. "Mercury imports for consumption in the United States from 2010 to 2021 (in metric tons)." Chart. January 31, 2022. Statista. Accessed May 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/587360/imports-of-mercury-to-the-united-states-for-consumption/
US Geological Survey. (2022). Mercury imports for consumption in the United States from 2010 to 2021 (in metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/587360/imports-of-mercury-to-the-united-states-for-consumption/
US Geological Survey. "Mercury Imports for Consumption in The United States from 2010 to 2021 (in Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Jan 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/587360/imports-of-mercury-to-the-united-states-for-consumption/
US Geological Survey, Mercury imports for consumption in the United States from 2010 to 2021 (in metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/587360/imports-of-mercury-to-the-united-states-for-consumption/ (last visited May 23, 2024)
Mercury imports for consumption in the United States from 2010 to 2021 (in metric tons) [Graph], US Geological Survey, January 31, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/587360/imports-of-mercury-to-the-united-states-for-consumption/