The U.S. plastics industry plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and sustainability across various manufacturing sectors, both domestically and globally. Serving as a cornerstone of modern industry, plastics manufacturing produces lightweight, durable and versatile materials used in everything from automotive and aerospace to healthcare and packaging. By enabling the development of sustainable infrastructure—such as renewable energy systems and efficient transportation—plastics support U.S. economic growth while advancing technologies that reduce environmental impact, helping shape the future of manufacturing worldwide.
Plastics
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Plastic Resins Trade
Statistics on the Plastic Resins Industry
ACC manages an extensive resource of data and reports on the North American plastic resins industry. These data and reports, produced by ACC’s Plastics Industry Producers’ Statistics Group (PIPS), are available for purchase via annual subscription.