In February, the European chlorine production reached 769,685 tonnes.  With 27,489 tonnes, the February average daily production was 4.4% above the level of the previous month (January 2015: 26,332 tonnes), but 2.6% lower than in February 2014 (28,210 tonnes).

With 263,314 tonnes, the February caustic soda stocks were 3.8% higher than in the previous
month (January 2015: 253,710 tonnes), but 28,193 tonnes below the level of February 2014 (291,507 tonnes).

Details of chlorine production and caustic soda stocks in the EU-28 countries plus Norway
and Switzerland in January 2015 are provided in the following tables.

Chlorine production & capacity utilisation - EU 28 + Norway/Switzerland

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.