12.01.16
US specialty chemical volumes rose 0.3% in September 2016, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC) Specialty Chemicals Market Volume Index. This follows a revised 0.1% gain in August and 0.3% gain in July.
All changes in the data are reported on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis. Of the 28 specialty chemical segments monitored by ACC, 21 expanded in September, four were stable and the remaining three markets declined. During September, large gains (1.0% and over) were noted in adhesives and sealants and in mining chemicals, too.
The overall specialty chemicals volume index was off 1.5% year-over-year (Y/Y) on a 3MMA basis. The index stood at 104.6% of its average 2012 levels, which equates to 7.21 billion pounds, according to ACC.
All changes in the data are reported on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis. Of the 28 specialty chemical segments monitored by ACC, 21 expanded in September, four were stable and the remaining three markets declined. During September, large gains (1.0% and over) were noted in adhesives and sealants and in mining chemicals, too.
The overall specialty chemicals volume index was off 1.5% year-over-year (Y/Y) on a 3MMA basis. The index stood at 104.6% of its average 2012 levels, which equates to 7.21 billion pounds, according to ACC.