The US plastics market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 2.5%, during the forecast period. The US is one of the major markets for plastic packaging owing to massive demand from end-user industries. Higher per capita income, high usage of plastics in the packaging of personal care & cosmetics, food & beverages, pharmaceutical, among industries, is driving the plastics market in the US. 

In the US, the plastic material is mostly used in the manufacturing domain, although the demand for plastics in services is increasing rapidly in the country, namely wholesale and retail trade, health services, food services, and drinking places, and other services. The US plastics industry, as documented by the US Government data, operated 15,746 manufacturing establishments, with 795,000 employees. This excludes establishments producing captive plastic products or supplying goods and services to the plastics industry.

The US plastics market is segmented based on type and application. Based on type, the market is broadly categorized into thermoplastics and thermoset plastics. The thermoplastic plastic segment includes the analysis of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and others. The thermosetting plastics include polyurethane (PUR), epoxy resins, phenolic resins, acrylic resins, and others such as unsaturated polyester, melamine resins, and vinyl ester resins. Based on application, the market is segmented into packaging; building & construction; automotive; electrical & electronics; household, leisure & sports; agriculture; and others. The packaging is the major application of plastics and is estimated to contribute a significant share to the market. 

Furthermore, some of the key players covered in the report include BASF SE, Exxon Mobil Corp., Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), the Dow Chemical Co., Celanese Corp., and others. These companies are using several strategies to expand market share and gain a competitive advantage over their competitors. The strategies include new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations. For instance, in April 2020, Celanese Corp. acquired Nouryon’s redispersible polymer powders business offered under the Elotex brand. Celanese takes ownership of Nouryon’s global production facilities for redispersible polymer powders across Europe and Asia, all products under the Elotex portfolio, and all customer agreements, technology, and commercial facilities globally.

Research Methodology

The market study of the US plastics market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by the research team at OMR. Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to breakdown the market into various segments, derive total market size, market forecast, and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. Our team collects facts and data related to the market from different geography to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior, and macro-economic factors. Numbers extracted from secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables our analyst to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders, and industry experts. Primary research brings authenticity to our reports.

Secondary Sources Include:

• Financial reports of companies involved in the market.
• Authentic public databases 
• Whitepapers, research-papers, and news blogs.
• Company websites and their product catalog.

The report is intended for plastic manufacturers, raw material suppliers, resellers, traders, and distributors, construction industry, packaging industry, food & beverage industry, electrical & electronics industry, other end-users, government organizations, regulatory bodies, research institutes, and other market participants for overall market analysis and competitive analysis. The report provides an in-depth analysis of market size, intended quality of the service preferred by consumers. The report will serve as a source for 360-degree analysis of the market thoroughly delivering insights into the market for making better business decisions. 

Market Segmentation:

1. US Plastics Market Research and Analysis by Type
2. US Plastics Market Research and Analysis by Application

The Report Covers:

• Comprehensive research methodology of the US plastics market.
• This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
• Exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
• Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the US plastics market.
• Insights about market determinants which are stimulating the US plastics market.
• Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecasted revenues.
• Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.