In February the European chlorine production reached
748,610 tonnes.  With 25,814 tonnes, the February average
daily production was 4.8% lower than in the previous month (January
2012: 27,114 tonnes), and 10.6% lower than in February 2011 (28,882
tonnes).

With 255,966 tonnes, the February caustic soda stocks were
4.9% higher than in the previous month (January 2012: 244,107
tonnes), but 25,621 tonnes (9.1%) below the level of February 2011
(281,587 tonnes).

Details of chlorine production and caustic soda stocks in
the EU-27 countries plus Norway and Switzerland in February 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.