This industry profile provides a five-year forecast for Canada’s Non-Metallic Mineral Products Industry.
Canada’s Non-Metallic Mineral Products Industry: Industrial Profile Winter 2012
Canada’s Non-Metallic Mineral Products Industry: Industrial Profile Winter 2012
Industry Economic Analysis
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- Housing Starts—Housing starts remained strong in the final months of 2011. That should support demand for non-metallic mineral products that are key components in the construction of residential buildings.
- Manufacturing—Shipments of durable manufactured goods have been growing, which indicates pent-up demand for some non-metallic products, such as glass and fibre optics.
- Public Infrastructure—Government infrastructure spending—a major source of industry sales—will decrease in 2012–13.
