In February 2026, the European chlorine production stood at 621,696 tonnes. With 22,203 tonnes, the February 2026 average daily production was 8.0% higher than in the previous month (January 2026: 20,554 tonnes) but 9.0% lower than in February 2025 (24,394 tonnes).

With 234,842 tonnes, the February 2026 caustic soda stocks were 12.7% higher than in the previous month (January 2026: 208,349 tonnes) and 20,134 tonnes below the level of February 2025 (254,976 tonnes).

The following tables give the details of chlorine production and caustic soda stocks in the EU-27 countries plus Norway, Switzerland, and the UK February 2026.

Chlorine production & capacity utilisation - EU 27 + Norway/Switzerland/UK

Caustic Soda stocks (tonnes)

For more information please contact:

Dr Richy Mariner, Director, Euro Chlor, rma@cefic.be 

About Euro Chlor
Euro Chlor represents 38 member companies producing chlorine at 61 manufacturing locations in 19 countries.

Note 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 we have to estimate when a producer is late in providing data. This is subsequently adjusted when the actual figure becomes available.