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May 2016 Chlorine Production
05/07/2016
With 23,976 tonnes, the May average daily production was 7.2% above the level of the previous month (April 2016: 22,360 tonnes), but 9.3% lower than in May 2015 (26,442 tonnes).
With 220,393 tonnes, the May caustic soda stocks were 2.4% lower than in the previous month (April 2016: 225,887 tonnes), and 27,255 tonnes below the level of May 2015 (247,648 tonnes).
Details of chlorine production and caustic soda stocks in the EU-28 countries plus Norway and Switzerland in May 2016 are provided in the following tables.
Chlorine production & capacity utilisation - EU 28 + Norway/Switzerland
| Month | Production (tonnes) | Capacity Utilisation (%) | |||
| 2015 | 2016 | % change | 2015 | 2016 | |
| January | 816,474 | 821,649 | +0.6 | 80.0 | 80.8 |
| February | 772,421 | 805,561 | +4.3 | 83.8 | 84.6 |
| March | 822,012 | 803,023 | -2.2 | 80.6 | 79.0 |
| April | 741,181 | 670,786 | -9.5 | 75.1 | 70.3 |
| May | 819,689 | 743,247 | -9.3 | 80.3 | 75.4 |
Caustic soda stocks (tonnes)
| 2015 | 2016 | |
| January | 251,021 | 243,570 |
| February | 261,708 | 251,598 |
| March | 265,830 | 231,115 |
| April | 265,515 | 225,887 |
| May | 247,648 | 220,393 |
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.
