Plastic, Resin & Rubber Manufacturing in the US

This industry comprises management units primarily engaged in the manufacture of synthetic resins and plastic materials (i.e. polymers) and/or synthetic rubber. These manufacturing activities may be undertaken on both a customized or non customized basis. Key product groups include thermosetting resins, thermoplastic resins and synthetic rubber. Raw material inputs are sourced from other components of the chemical industry as well as from those industries involved in the production of petroleum based feedstocks. Industry products are then sold to a variety of downstream industries including packaging, chemicals, construction, and transportation. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.