U.S. chemical volumes projected to rise 0.5% in 2026, ACC mid-year report forecasts

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Summary

ACC’s mid-year assessment from the American Chemistry Council projects U.S. chemical production volumes to edge up 0.5% in 2026. Despite global disruptions, the U.S. economy remains broadly resilient; export demand for natural-gas-advantaged chemistries could grow, while many other segments are expected to be flat or decline.

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ACC’s (Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) mid-year assessment of economic conditions was published at the end of last week. Despite the significant disruptions to the global economy, the U.S. economy has remained broadly resilient heading into mid‑2026. While export demand for advantaged natural gas-based chemistries could expand, output in other segments will be flat to down. Overall, […]

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