Global plastics industry - statistics & facts | Statista
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Global plastics industry - statistics & facts. Plastics comprise a diverse group of synthetic organic polymers that form an integral and ubiquitous component of the operation of modern...
Plastics industry - Wikipedia
WEBThe plastics industry manufactures polymer materials—commonly called plastics —and offers services in plastics important to a range of industries, including packaging, building and construction, electronics, aerospace, manufacturing and transportation. It is part of the chemical industry.
2024 Size and Impact Report: Plastics Industry Thrives, Vital to …
WEB1 day ago · When suppliers to the plastics industry are considered, plastics-related U.S. jobs grow to 1.55 million, and total shipments grow to $658.2 billion. As measured by gross output, the plastic products portion of the plastics industry was the eighth largest U.S. industry in 2022 (the latest year for which data are available).
U.S. plastics industry - statistics & facts | Statista
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Thermoplastic resin sale shares in the U.S. 2022, by material. Find the most important statistics and facts about the United States plastics industry.
Plastics industry worked for decades to create a throw-away culture - NPR
WEBJun 9, 2024 · Plastic has become embedded in everyday life. That’s because for the last 70 years, the plastics industry convinced consumers to embrace the material for its low cost and disposability.
Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S.: 2024 - Plastics ...
WEBThis report provides a detailed analysis of the U.S. plastics industry, examining its size, growth, geographic distribution, and economic influence. In 2023, the sector made a significant contribution, supporting over a million jobs and generating impressive shipments valued at $519 billion. Accounting for the suppliers to the industry reveals ...
WEBINDUSTRY-WIDE TRENDS 1. The U.S. plastics industry’s trade deficit grew to $10.1 billion in 2021 from $5.4 billion in 2020. 2. Industry exports rose 23.3%, and imports rose 28.9%. Inflation was a big factor in those rises. 3. Mexico and Canada remained the U.S. plastics industry’s largest export markets. In 2021, the industry
The U.S. Plastics Industry in 2022 in Seven Charts
WEBJan 4, 2023 · The manufacturing sector—plastics industry included—continued to adjust to domestic and global economies that have started to downshift into a lower gear this year. Seven charts explain how the U.S. plastics industry, throughout the supply chain, performed in 2022.
The fight over the future of plastics - The New York Times
WEBApr 25, 2024 · As countries negotiate a landmark agreement to reduce plastic pollution, the industry is fighting a battle over regulations and over its image.
Plastic Market Size, Share, Trends & Growth Report, 2030
WEBThe global plastic market size was estimated at USD 624.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.