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The chemical industry continues to be a strong contributor to the U.S. economy, with shipments increasing more than 5% every year over the last decade. The composition of the industry has changed, however, with increasing emphasis being placed on high-technology fields (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, advanced materials). Pharmaceuticals is the highest valued sector (30% of shipments), followed by organic chemicals (17%) and resins/synthetics (14%). [DOC 2001]


Graph depicting the Value of Shipments (1992-2001). Click on graph to view data table.

Source: DOC 2001


Billion Dollars Shipments – 2001 (Current Dollars)
(Major Product Categories)

Organics – NAICS 32511, 32519 74.1
Inorganics – NAICS 32512, 32513, 32518 30.4
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and
     Filaments – NAICS 3252		 60.6
Agri-Chemicals – NAICS 3253 19.3
Pharmaceuticals – NAICS 3254 130.0
Paints, Coatings and Adhesives – NAICS 3255 27.7
Soaps/Cleaners – NAICS 3256 58.0
Other – NAICS 3259 38.3
Total 438.4

Source: DOC 2001




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