U.S. capacity utilization of plastics by type 2020

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Madhumitha Jaganmohan,
Jan 10, 2024
The United States' capacity utilization for plastics and rubber products decreased from 76.1 percent in January 2020 to 70.8 percent by March 2020. Plastic materials and resins also saw a capacity utilization decrease of three percent during that timeframe.
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Capacity utilization for plastics in the United States in January and March 2020, by type

CharacteristicJanuary 2020March 2020
Plastics and rubber products 76.1% 70.8%
Plastic materials and resins 88.1% 85.1%
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