Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass)

The SIC 2820 plastic material, synthetic resin, rubber, and cellulose industry produces commodity polyethylene and polypropylene, PVC, engineered thermoplastics, elastomers, and bio-based resins that are compounded or pelletized for packaging converters, automotive and EV platforms, electronics enclosures, construction products, medical disposables, and industrial goods. Producers provide technical formulation support, toll compounding, and just-in-time logistics tied to global petrochemical supply chains. Margin pressure stems from naphtha and natural gas feedstock volatility, capital-intensive turnarounds, and compliance with EPA air permits, OSHA safety rules, REACH chemicals lists, and emerging PFAS and recycling mandates. In 2024-2025, players are investing in advanced recycling and depolymerization, mass-balance certified circular polymers, low-carbon crackers, and lighter, flame-retardant formulations to meet emissions and EPR targets while reshoring capacity for resilience. Customers favor suppliers with reliable certifications, scope 3 data, and rapid color or additive customization. For real-time disclosures and capital spending updates, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025