Global Trends

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.

This report analyzes the U.S. plastics industry's size, growth, and economic impact in 2023, supporting over a million jobs and generating $519 billion in shipments. Texas led employment, Indiana had the highest worker concentration, and growth outpaced manufacturing.

This standard aims to keep our team safe by setting requirements for the manufacture, care, and use of flat cast film and cast embossed film extrusion machines.

Bioplastics Market Watch provides vital updates on innovation, markets, policy, and supply chain, offering valuable insights to industry stakeholders for informed decision-making and strategic planning.

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.