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The 2023 Global Trends Report emphasizes the positive developments in the U.S. plastics industry's global trade. Understand the changing dynamics of imports and exports, rankings of the global plastics trade, trade volumes, the value of plastics to businesses, consumers, and the economy, and more.

The report explores the U.S. plastics industry in 2022, highlighting job creation, Texas employment, Indiana concentration, and growth, with future economic trends discussed.

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) annual Global Trends report analyzes U.S. trade data on an industry-wide and segment-specific basis for 2019 and also provides a peek at 2020.

Download this captivating report to understand why plastic is the preferred material for beverages, food, personal care products, healthcare items, and household goods. Gain insights into the economic and demographic aspects of bottling, as well as emerging consumer trends and technological advancements shaping this sector.

The inaugural Watching: Plastics Contributions to Consumer Goods report focuses on how plastics are utilized in consumer products, including packaged foods, personal care items, electronics, vehicles, home appliances, toys, and sports equipment.

The Healthcare Market Watch Report compels both the association and its members to examine the entire value chain and understand how plastics enhance the healthcare sector. The report highlights how plastics improve the quality of patient care, save lives, combat infections and diseases, provide cost savings, contribute to the design and functionality of medical devices, and facilitate the delivery of pharmaceuticals.

Plastics Market Watch: Building & Construction offers valuable insights into the growing role of plastics in the building and construction industries. This report provides analysis on the factors impacting the plastic industry’s key end markets in the building and construction sector.

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) annual Global Trends report analyzes U.S. trade data on an industry-wide and segment-specific basis for 2019 and also provides a peek at 2020.

Plastics Market Watch reports by PLASTICS provide forward-looking insights on key plastics industry end markets, covering demographics, economics, policy developments, and technology trends. The series explores various sectors such as automotive, healthcare, packaging, construction, recycling, bioplastics, and consumer electronics.