Millions of pounds, dry weight basis, except phenolic resins, which are reported on a gross weight basis.
*Includes: epoxy resin, polyurethanes (TDI, MDI and polyols), phenolic, urea, melamine, unsaturated polyester and other thermosets. **Includes: PET, nylon, ABS, PTS, engineering resins, and other thermoplastics.
***Canadian production and sales data included. ****Canadian and Mexican production and sales data included.
High density polyethylene (HDPE), Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) Polypropylene (PP) Thermosets Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Low density polyethylene (LDPE) Polystyrene EPS Other thermoplastics
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Distribution of plastic resin sales and captive use in the U.S. 2025, by material
Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) accounted for percent of resin sales and captive use in the United States in 2025. This was a slightly higher share than that of high density polyethylene (HDPE). In total, thermoplastics accounted for percent of U.S. resins sales and captive use in 2025.
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