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

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) forecasts US chemicals output to grow 0.5% in 2026, as stated in its midyear situation and outlook released on June 12. This overall growth reflects divergent trends across subsectors: basic chemicals output is expected to rise 1.3%, specialties are projected to decline 0.3%, and agricultural chemicals output is anticipated to increase 1.9%.

When was the ACC's midyear outlook published, and what key chemical segments does it specifically address?

The ACC's midyear situation and outlook was published on June 12. It specifically addresses forecasts for overall chemicals output, as well as segmented performance for basic chemicals, specialties, and agricultural chemicals.

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