This industry profile provides a five-year forecast for Canada’s Plastic and Rubber Products Industry.
Canada’s Plastic and Rubber Products Industry: Industrial Profile Winter 2016
Canada’s Plastic and Rubber Products Industry: Industrial Profile Winter 2016
Industry Economic Analysis
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Export Conditions—Rising U.S. vehicle sales, the continued strengthening in the U.S. housing market, and a weaker Canadian dollar will continue to support export growth going forward.
Domestic Residential Construction—A weak near-term employment outlook and record debt-to-disposable-income levels are expected to hurt residential construction, an important market for plastic and rubber products.
Plastic Resin Prices—The prices for plastic resins, a key input into plastics production, have dropped significantly over the past year, boosting industry profits.
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