Industry Statistics

ACC is the definitive source for relevant and timely statistics on the business of chemistry and the contributions of the industry to our national economy.


chemistry in economy
  chemistry-dependent economy
  economic impact

industry profile
  industry facts
  business of chemistry segments
  jobs and wages
  state
  district
  global
  trade
  energy
  investment
  chemical chains

business progress
  weekly chemistry and economic trends report
  monthly updates
  business of chemistry: situation & outlook

plastics statistics
  resin report subscriptions
  "resin review"


Industry Statistics links

Guide to the Business of Chemistry
This data-packed resource provides a comprehensive 10-year statistical overview, plus analysis of the present situation and long-term outlook for the U.S. chemical industry. » go to this site

Resin Review
This annual publication provides the most comprehensive statistical measurements of the U.S. plastic resins industry, including detailed tables with historical trends on production, sales, capacity and utilization rates. » go to this site

Chemistry Careers–A Future of Possibilities
The business of chemistry also generates more than half a trillion dollars to the United States economy each year. Because of the substantive affect the business of chemistry has on our lives, employees of the chemical industry, such as chemists, researchers or engineers, are among some of the most highly compensated individuals, both in terms of pay and medical benefits, in the United States. » go to this site

Giving Back to Our Communities and Our World
Giving back is a core value of the chemistry industry. Everyday the people of chemistry make a difference in communities across the country and around the world. » go to this site

U.S. Short Term Indicators
This monthly report provides comprehensive historical data from 1987 to the present covering the business of chemistry and macroeconomic topics. » go to this site

CHEMISTRY TRENDS Economic Data Service
Complete access to ALL American Chemistry Council economic data products is now available through the new CHEMISTRY TRENDS Economic Data Service. » go to this site

Global Short Term Indicators
The Global STI is a monthly index measuring production of the business of chemistry on a regional and global basis. » go to this site

Chlor-alkali Industry Facts
The chlor-alkali industry applies the energy of electricity to the “salt of the earth” to produce three of the most useful chemical building blocks: chlorine, sodium hydroxide and hydrogen. » go to this site

Chlorine State Facts
The chlorine industry contributes over $46 billion to the North American economy annually and helps provide thousands of essential products. Find out how the chlorine industry benefits the people of your state. » go to this site

Chlorine Chemistry's Economic Contributions
Chlorine chemistry is critical to North American manufacturing, and consumers benefit from chlorine chemistry every day. Consumers derive economic benefits from the involvement of chlorine chemistry in critical aspects of healthcare, the nation’s drinking water supply, agriculture, construction, renewable energy and energy efficiency, communications and technological innovation. » go to this site

Plastics and the U.S. Economy
The invention and widespread use of plastics is one of the most important innovations of the twentieth century. As the material plastic has helped improve the quality of our lives, the plastics industry has become an increasingly significant contributor to the United States economy. » go to this site