Size and Impact of Plastics Industry on the U.S. Economy

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The 2021 Size & Impact report, detailing the plastics industry's contributions to the U.S. economy and providing an industry forecast, is now available for download. According to the latest data, plastics, the eighth largest industry domestically, accounts for nearly one million jobs in the U.S. and $395 billion in shipments.

2021 Size & Impact - Executive Summary                 2021 Size & Impact Report

Plus, PLASTICS' Chief Economist, Perc Pineda, PH.D., analyzes the effects of COVID-19, providing three possible scenarios for the future of plastics, and shares more information critical to planning your business. 

 

  • 2019 Size & Impact Report
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  • 2019 Size & Impact Report - Free Summary
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  • 2018 Size & Impact Report
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  • 2018 Size & Impact Report - Free Summary
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  • 2017 Size & Impact
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  • 2016 Size & Impact Report - Free Summary
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  • Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S.: 2016
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  • Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S.: 2015
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  • Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S.: 2013
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  • Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S.: 2011
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