Plastic & Polymers

Packaging is typically the single largest consumer of plastics and polymers, but Freedonia's research follows resin demand well beyond that one category.

Recycled content mandates are the biggest wildcard here, and our coverage tracks how that's reshaping which resins win across construction, automotive, and consumer goods.

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CASE Chemical End Uses Materials

Matt Hurley

Matt Hurley is a construction and chemicals industry research expert with more than 11 years of experience analyzing building and construction markets. With advanced degrees in economics and business, he provides clients with in-depth market intelligence, industry trend analysis, and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making throughout our Construction and Chemicals categories.

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Featured Reports

Chemicals & Materials

ABS Resins: United States

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Acrylic Resins: United States Report

Chemicals & Materials

Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites: United States Report

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Global Silicones

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Nylon Resins: United States

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Plastic Film: United States

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Polyethylene: United States Report

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Polypropylene: United States

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Polystyrene: United States

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Polyurethane: United States

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Polyvinyl Chloride: United States

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Thermoplastic Resins: United States

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Barrier Films: United States

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Disposable Medical Gloves: United States

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Emulsion Polymers: United States

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Food Packaging Film: United States

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Natural Polymers: United States

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Plastic Foams: United States

Chemicals & Materials, Packaging

Recycled Plastics in Packaging: United States

Chemicals & Materials, Packaging

Specialty Films: United States

Chemicals & Materials, Packaging

Stretch & Shrink Film: United States

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World Emulsion Polymers

Deep Data

Extended historical data, granular segmentation, and Excel-ready formats for teams that need to go deeper into chemicals market numbers.

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Marketshare Reports

Company-level share rankings and revenue estimates for key players across chemical end uses, materials, plastics and polymers, CASE, and more.

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Latest Insights on Chemicals and Materials

Track the forces shaping the chemicals and materials industry. From feedstock and raw-material dynamics to sustainability, regulation, and innovation across polymers, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials, our latest blogs provide timely, industry-focused insights to help you understand what’s changing and why it matters.