Plastics industry in the U.S.

Statistics report on the plastics industry in the United States

Plastics industry in the U.S.

This report provides data relating to the plastics industry in the United States, including information about both thermosets and thermoplastics. The report begins with a global overview of the plastics industry for greater context, then expands into chapters including production, trade, and companies.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Global plastic production 1950-2023
  • Premium Statistic Global plastic production 2006-2023, by region
  • Premium Statistic Plastic material production share worldwide 2023, by region
  • Premium Statistic Share of global bioplastics production capacity 2023, by region
  • Premium Statistic Plastic & resin manufacturing market size in the U.S. 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Global plastic use share forecast in OECD and non-OECD countries 2040

Production

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  • Basic Statistic U.S. production volume of plastic 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Plastic production in the U.S. 2023, by resin
  • Basic Statistic U.S. plastic bottle manufacturing gross output 2000-2022

Trade

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  • Premium Statistic Plastic intensity of global economies 2020-2040, by region
  • Premium Statistic U.S. plastics industry national shipments value 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. plastic sales and captive use 2023, by resin
  • Premium Statistic Thermoplastic resin sale shares in the U.S. 2023, by material
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of plastic resin sales and captive use in the U.S. 2023, by material

Recycled and biodegradable plastic

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  • Premium Statistic Recycled plastic producer price index (PPI) in the U.S. 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of U.S. consumers recycling packaging 2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic U.S. biodegradable plastic market value 2022-2028
  • Premium Statistic U.S. polylactic acid market value 2020-2021
  • Premium Statistic North American market value bio-based polyethylene 2020-2022, by country

Companies

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  • Premium Statistic Plastic & resin manufacturing businesses in the U.S. 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Plastic & resin manufacturing employment in the U.S. 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment revenue 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic ExxonMobil Chemical products' net income 2001-2023
  • Premium Statistic Residents within three miles of U.S. vinyl chloride facilities 2023
  • Premium Statistic R&D spending in advanced materials and chemicals worldwide 2020-2022, by company

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