In March the European chlorine production reached 856,659
tonnes.  With 27,634 tonnes, the March average daily
production was 5.6% higher than in the previous month (February
2012: 26,169 tonnes), but 1.9% lower than in March 2011 (28,158
tonnes).

With 250,036 tonnes, the March caustic soda stocks were
2.5% lower than in the previous month (February 2012: 256,523
tonnes), but 6,627 tonnes above the level of March 2011 (243,409
tonnes).

Details of chlorine production and caustic soda stocks in
the EU-27 countries plus Norway and Switzerland in March 2012 are
provided in the following tables.

EU 27 + Norway/Switzerland
Chlorine production & capacity utilisation

Caustic soda stocks (tonnes)

Further information: eurochlor [at] cefic.be

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.