ACC: US chemicals volumes to rise 3.2% in 2015

摘要

Despite some macroeconomic issues, US chemicals volumes are expected to rise 3.2% year-on-year (YOY) for all of 2015, according to ACC’s mid-year economic outlook report. US chemicals volumes are expected to rise a further 3.0% YOY in 2016. These numbers, however, are down from ACC’s forecast last year, due to economic softness in the first quarter and the strong US dollar. Excluding pharmaceuticals, volumes are expected to rise 4.1% YOY in 2015, and 3.5% in 2016.