Total U.S. resin production 2009-2020
In 2020, resin production in the United States totaled 123.1 billion pounds, on a dry weight basis. Resin is a viscous liquid, which is used in many industries and is also present in many of the products we use in everyday life. Resin is most commonly used in the production of plastic, varnishes, and adhesives.
Of the 123 billion pounds of resin produced by the U.S. chemical industry in 2020, thermoset polymers accounted for 13 percent of all production. Thermoplastics such as PVC, nylon, high-density polyethylene resins, and polypropylene resins made up approximately 87 percent of production. Total U.S. resin production increased by 1.4 percent in 2020, compared with 2019.
Thermoplastics have a wide range of applications. In the United States, most of it is used for packaging, consumer and institutional purposes, and building and construction.
Resin production in the United States
Synthetic resin is an important substance due to its capacity to harden immediately and permanently. One of the most commonly used synthetic resins is the thermoset polymer epoxy, used extensively by the flooring industry in particular over the last 50 years. Today however, this resin’s share of total production is very small.Of the 123 billion pounds of resin produced by the U.S. chemical industry in 2020, thermoset polymers accounted for 13 percent of all production. Thermoplastics such as PVC, nylon, high-density polyethylene resins, and polypropylene resins made up approximately 87 percent of production. Total U.S. resin production increased by 1.4 percent in 2020, compared with 2019.
Thermoplastic uses
Thermoplastics have a wide range of applications. In the United States, most of it is used for packaging, consumer and institutional purposes, and building and construction.
