In 2023, the United States witnessed a significant demand for plastic materials, with total plastic sales and captive use reaching 129.8 billion pounds. Among the various types of plastics, there was an increased utilization of LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) and HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene). LLDPE found applications in packaging, agriculture, and construction, benefiting from its flexibility and chemical resistance. HDPE, known for its strength and versatility, saw substantial demand in industries like automotive, packaging, and consumer goods manufacturing.
Plastic sales and captive use 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.
**Sales & captive use data include imports.
***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 3, 2024). Plastic sales and captive use in the United States in 2023 by resin (in billion pounds) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/622845/total-plastics-sales-and-captive-use-in-the-united-states-by-resin/
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