What is the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) forecast for US chemicals output growth in 2026, and how does it break down by subsector?

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) forecasts US chemicals output to grow 0.5% in 2026. This overall growth masks divergent trends across subsectors: basic chemicals output is expected to rise 1.3%, specialties to decline 0.3%, agricultural chemicals to increase 1.9%, and consumer chemicals to fall 1.9%.

How is the Middle East conflict affecting US chemical industry performance and exports, according to the ACC?

According to the ACC, the Middle East conflict—specifically referencing the Iran conflict—has created new global challenges and uncertainty for the US chemical industry and its customers; however, it has also boosted US petrochemical exports due to disruptions in Middle East and some Asian production, leading to a projected 4.0% increase in US chemical exports in 2026.

US Chemicals Output to Grow 0.5% in 2026 – ACC Outlook

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The American Chemistry Council forecasts US chemical output to increase 0.5% in 2026, driven by petrochemical exports, while specialty chemical production is expected to decline due to weak market demand.

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