U.S. Chemical Production Activity Advanced in January
Posted Mar 04, 2016

U.S. Chemical Production Activity Advanced in January

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI)rose by 0.5% in January, as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA). This followed a revised 0.4% gain in December and a 0.7% gain in November. All regions posted growth in January.

Measured on a 3MMA basis, chemical production was mixed. Production expanded in several chemistry-intensive manufacturing industries, including food and beverages, fabricated metal products, computers, semiconductors, rubber products, structural panels, and textile products.

U.S. Chemical Production Activity Advanced in January
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