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Plastics Wholesaling in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Plastics Wholesaling industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. This industry wholesales plastic materials and resins, as well as unsupported plastic films, sheeting, rods, tubes and other basic forms and shapes. It predominantly sells these products to industrial manufacturers that use them to manufacture durable goods.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Plastic & Resin Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Chemical Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Plastic Bag & Film Manufacturing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Petroleum Product Wholesaling in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Petroleum Product Wholesaling in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US in 2026?
There is 30,752 people employed in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US declined -1.4% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Plastics Wholesaling in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US employ?
The average Plastics Wholesaling in the US business is 13.6 employees.
Are businesses in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Plastics Wholesaling in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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