The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported on November 2, 2026, that US production of major plastic resins reached 79.9 billion pounds in the first nine months of 2026, up 4.0% from the same period a year earlier.

The increase indicates higher aggregate output over the period, giving overseas buyers and importers a reference point for assessing US supply. It does not, on its own, establish how much resin is available for export or whether supply has increased across individual resin types.

For procurement planning, the distinction between production and available supply matters: the impact on buyers will depend on how output relates to demand and on the availability of the specific resins they need. The production figure alone does not establish a direction for prices or delivery conditions.