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February 2017 Chlorine Production

07/04/2017

With 27,650 tonnes, the February average daily production was 1.9% higher than in the previous month (January 2017: 27,129 tonnes), but 0.4% lower than in February 2016 (27,772 tonnes).

With 224,735 tonnes, the February caustic soda stocks were 12.4% higher than in the previous month (January 2017: 199,856 tonnes), but 27,737 tonnes below the level of February 2016 (252,472 tonnes).

Details of chlorine production and caustic soda stocks in the EU-28 countries plus Norway
and Switzerland in February 2017 are provided in the following tables.

Chlorine production & capacity utilisation - EU 28 + Norway/Switzerland

Month Production (tonnes) Capacity Utilisation (%)
2016 2017 % change 2016 2017
January 821,341 840,988 +2.4 81.9 83.7
February 805,341 774,212 -3.9 85.9 85.3

Caustic soda stocks (tonnes)

2016 2017
January 243,389 199,856
February 252,472 224,735

Further information:
Dolf van Wijk, Executive Director,  tel: +32 2 676 73 70

Footnote to Editors
Some of the totals for each month may vary slightly compared with figures used earlier. Please rely on the most recent information since it sometimes happens that estimates have to be made when data is supplied late by a producer. This is subsequently adjusted when the actual figure becomes available.

Euro Chlor provides a focal point for the chlor-alkali industry’s drive to achieve a sustainable future through economically and environmentally sound manufacture and use of its products. Based in Brussels, at the heart of the European Union, the federation works with national, European and international authorities to ensure that legislation affecting the industry is workable, efficient and effective. Euro Chlor communicates in a transparent way with all stakeholders and systematically highlights chlorine chemistry benefits.