LA SR74

Designates Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as Louisiana Chemical Industry Day at the Louisiana State Capitol

Louisiana's chemical industry directly employs over 34,300 workers and supports an additional 79,000 jobs through supplier networks and related sectors

The industry generates approximately $3.7 billion in annual wages, with compensation averaging 50% higher than typical state manufacturing wages

Louisiana ranks as the second-largest producer of chemical products in the United States, producing over $65 billion in products annually and exporting more than $13.2 billion to global markets

The chemical industry contributes more than $2 billion in annual tax payments to state and local governments