As the coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting nearly every facet of the United States (and global) economy, the U.S. chemicals industry is also experiencing an impact. In 2020, U.S. chemical shipments are projected to decrease by ten percent, but is expected to only increase by 7.8 percent in 2021.
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American Chemistry Council. (April 17, 2020). Percentage change in select chemical industry figures due to coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in 2020 and 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1111470/selected-figures-on-coronavirus-impact-on-us-chemicals-industry/
American Chemistry Council. "Percentage change in select chemical industry figures due to coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in 2020 and 2021." Chart. April 17, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1111470/selected-figures-on-coronavirus-impact-on-us-chemicals-industry/
American Chemistry Council. (2020). Percentage change in select chemical industry figures due to coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in 2020 and 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1111470/selected-figures-on-coronavirus-impact-on-us-chemicals-industry/
American Chemistry Council. "Percentage Change in Select Chemical Industry Figures Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) in The United States in 2020 and 2021." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 17 Apr 2020, /statistics/1111470/selected-figures-on-coronavirus-impact-on-us-chemicals-industry/
American Chemistry Council, Percentage change in select chemical industry figures due to coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in 2020 and 2021 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1111470/selected-figures-on-coronavirus-impact-on-us-chemicals-industry/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Percentage change in select chemical industry figures due to coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in 2020 and 2021 [Graph], American Chemistry Council, April 17, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1111470/selected-figures-on-coronavirus-impact-on-us-chemicals-industry/
