In 2023, the United States produced 130 million pounds of resins. On a dry weight basis, Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) was the most produced resin that year, with an output of 25.7 billion pounds. High density polyethylene (HDPE) accounted for a similar production volume, at 24.4 billion pounds.
Plastic production in the United States in 2023, by resin
(in billion pounds)
Millions of pounds, dry weight basis, except phenolic resins, which are reported on a gross weight basis.
**Canadian production and sales data included.
***Canadian and Mexican production and sales data included
****Includes: epoxy resin, polyurethanes (TDI, MDI and polyols), phenolic, urea, melamine, unsaturated polyester and other thermosets.
*****Includes: PET, nylon, ABS, engineering resins, and other thermoplastics.
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American Chemistry Council. (April 4, 2024). Plastic production in the United States in 2023, by resin (in billion pounds) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/622783/total-plastics-production-in-the-united-states-and-canada-by-resin/
American Chemistry Council. "Plastic production in the United States in 2023, by resin (in billion pounds)." Chart. April 4, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/622783/total-plastics-production-in-the-united-states-and-canada-by-resin/
American Chemistry Council. (2024). Plastic production in the United States in 2023, by resin (in billion pounds). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/622783/total-plastics-production-in-the-united-states-and-canada-by-resin/
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