Chemical Production Regional Index

Chemical Production Remains Steady

“U.S. chemical production saw a slight uptick in March, rising by 0.1% from February,” according to David Lan, ACC’s Director of Economics and Statistics. “Most parts of the U.S. experienced growth, except the Gulf Coast.”

“Global production also saw a small monthly gain by 0.6% in March 2025, with all regions showing gains except South America, which saw a modest decline. Demand for basic and specialty chemicals buoyed chemical production across the globe.”

Key findings:

Domestic Production Climbed: U.S. chemical output increased in March alongside rising manufacturing activity. Capacity utilization tightened, and year-over-year production jumped. Agricultural chemical production showed significant strength.
China Strengthened: March output in China improved post-lunar new year, driven by strong export demand. Companies front-loaded inventories due to trade actions, but this trend may fade, potentially dampening production due to weak domestic demand.
Europe Rebounded: Output continued to improve with new orders and accelerated exports, including chemicals. However, weak domestic demand and trade uncertainties could impact future production.
South America Mounts Comeback: Despite a monthly decline, South American production rose year-over-year as the regional economy improved. Brazil's production increased by 17.5% year-over-year.

Bottom Line

The chemical industry demonstrated resilience in various regions, especially in the U.S., China, and Europe. However, there are some hurdles ahead, like weak domestic demand and trade uncertainties.

Chemical Production Regional Index

Chemical Production Remains Steady

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