The data illustrates the value of all United States chemical shipments from 2001 to 2016. In 2016, chemical shipments from the U.S. were worth some 767 billion USD.
U.S. chemical shipments
Chemical shipments must be regulated in order to ensure the safe transportation of potentially hazardous materials. In the U.S., chemical shipments are regulated by the Department of Transportation, the International Air Transport Association, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Through the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulates the movement of chemicals to industries and consumers through any mode of transportation.
