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September 2016 Chlorine Production
07/11/2016
With 25,069 tonnes, the September average daily production was 6.2% lower than in the previous month (August 2016: 26,732 tonnes), and 4.4% lower than in September 2015 (26,210 tonnes).
With 222,233 tonnes, the September caustic soda stocks were 1.5% lower than in the previous month (August 2016: 225,564 tonnes), and 19,756 tonnes below the level of September 2015 (241,989 tonnes).
Chlorine production & capacity utilisation - EU 28 + Norway/Switzerland
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Month |
Production (tonnes) |
Capacity Utilisation (%) |
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| 2015 | 2016 | % change | 2015 | 2016 | |
| January | 816,474 | 821,342 | +0.6 | 80.0 | 83.3 |
| February | 772,421 | 805,394 | +4.3 | 83.8 | 87.4 |
| March | 822,012 | 802,803 | -2.3 | 80.6 | 81.5 |
| April | 741,181 | 670,713 | -9.5 | 75.1 | 70.3 |
| May | 819,689 | 748,409 | -8.7 | 80.3 | 75.9 |
| June | 805,807 | 751,434 | -6.7 | 81.6 | 78.8 |
| July | 827,819 | 828,652 | -0.1 | 81.1 | 84.1 |
| August | 820,153 | 828,695 | +1.0 | 80.4 | 84.1 |
| September | 786,307 | 752,075 | -4.4 | 79.6 | 78.9 |
Caustic soda stocks (tonnes)
| 2015 | 2016 | |
| January | 251,021 | 243,389 |
| February | 261,708 | 252,472 |
| March | 265,830 | 231,506 |
| April | 265,515 | 226,702 |
| May | 247,648 | 221,326 |
| June | 234,314 | 200,718 |
| July | 241,998 | 204,338 |
| August | 245,216 | 225,564 |
| September | 241,989 | 222,233 |
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.
