WASHINGTON (February 9, 2026) – U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 8.7 billion pounds during December 2025, an increase of 2.4 percent compared to the prior month, and a decrease of 2.0 percent compared to the same month in 2024, according to statistics released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Year-to-date production was 102.2 billion pounds, a 0.02 percent increase as compared to the same period in 2024.
Sales and captive (internal) use of major plastic resins totaled 8.8 billion pounds during December 2025, a 5.4 percent increase compared to the prior month, and a decrease of 3.7 percent from the same month one year earlier. Year-to-date sales and captive use were 103.3 billion pounds, a 1.8 percent increase as compared to the same period in 2024.