| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | China | FOB | USD 18.88/MT | August 2026 |
| Chlorine | USA | FOB | USD 626.51/MT | August 2026 |
| Chlorine | Germany | FOB | USD 379.02/MT | August 2026 |
| Chlorine | India | CIF | USD 109.67/MT | August 2026 |
| Chlorine | Japan | FOB | USD 63.00/MT | August 2026 |
| Chlorine | China | FOB | USD 14.02/MT | July 2026 |
| Chlorine | USA | FOB | USD 636.05/MT | July 2026 |
| Chlorine | Germany | FOB | USD 368.34/MT | July 2026 |
| Chlorine | India | CIF | USD 120.83/MT | July 2026 |
| Chlorine | Japan | FOB | USD 67.00/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of Chlorine rose from ~USD 14.02/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 18.88/MT in August, an increase of ~34.7% from a very low base. India fell about 9.2%, from ~USD 120.83/MT (CIF) to ~USD 109.67/MT. Overall, the Asian market remained weak, with only brief rebounds. Chinese liquid chlorine stayed close to zero as chlor-alkali plants operated mainly for caustic soda, leaving chlorine in surplus. A short rebound in mid-August came as some upstream plants ran unstably while downstream offtake held steady, but early-September deals slipped back as most downstream users were unprofitable. In India, chlor-alkali producers earned higher returns mainly from caustic soda, while limited captive use of chlorine left surplus volumes to be sold in the merchant market, pushing values lower.
Europe
In Germany, chlorine averaged approximately USD 368.34/MT (FOB) in July and rose to about USD 379.02/MT in August, a gain of ~2.9%. Overall, European prices followed a slightly firmer trend, supported by lower production rather than stronger demand. Chlorine output fell 6.8% in July from a year earlier, and capacity utilisation dropped to 64.8%, reducing merchant availability. Caustic soda stocks also declined, though weak PVC demand limited further gains.
North America
In the USA, the average price of chlorine eased from nearly USD 636.05/MT (FOB) in July to roughly USD 626.51/MT in August, down ~1.5%. Overall, North American prices remained broadly flat after declining through the first half. Regional producers reported gains mainly from caustic soda and vinyl derivatives, while chlorine stayed the weaker product and was expected to remain stable in the second half. A vinyl chloride plant outage on the Gulf Coast also reduced chlorine consumption.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, chlorine prices are likely to remain weak, as chlor-alkali plants keep running for caustic soda and derivative demand stays subdued, with only brief rebounds on supply disruptions.
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Asia
Chlorine prices in China declined to ~RMB 0.39/kg in April and ~RMB 0.35/kg in May, showing a ~9.4% decrease. The market weakened in May due to poor chlorine returns, subdued downstream demand and cautious purchasing from consumers. However, prices rebounded during mid-to-late June as chlor-alkali maintenance reduced supply availability and producers lowered operating rates. Regional logistics restrictions and lower tanker shipments from northern production areas further tightened local availability. Downstream PVC demand remained weak, with processor operating rates below 35% due to poor construction and real-estate activity. Overall, the chlorine prices remained weak in the Asian region during the second quarter of 2026.
Europe
The European chlorine market remained stable-to-soft during Q2’26 as supply availability was adequate and caustic soda inventories increased. Rising caustic soda stocks indicated sufficient chlor-alkali production and limited supply pressure on chlorine. Higher energy and industrial costs continued supporting production expenses, with euro-area energy producer costs remaining elevated year over year. Demand remained restricted due to weak construction activity, with euro-area building construction declining 5.2% year over year in April, reducing chlorine consumption in PVC pipes, profiles and insulation applications. Infrastructure-related activity provided partial support through higher civil engineering demand.
North America
The North American chlorine market remained soft-to-stable in Q2’26 as weaker downstream demand offset higher production costs. Producers faced pressure from elevated electricity, natural gas and maintenance expenses, while lower selling conditions across the chlor-alkali chain limited price recovery. Resin production improved during the quarter, but cautious purchasing from PVC and other chlorine-consuming industries kept inventories under pressure. Construction activity provided limited support, with residential demand showing some improvement, while commercial and industrial activity remained weaker.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, chlorine prices are expected to remain regionally mixed, with Asia supported by supply adjustments, while Europe and North America may remain constrained by weak downstream consumption.
Chlorine appears as a greenish-yellow gas with a pungent odour. It is slightly miscible in water. It belongs to the halogen series of the periodic table and is the second-lightest of all the halogens. Sodium chloride, that is, common salt is the most common compound of chlorine and is in use since the ancient times. As an element, it is extremely reactive and acts as a strong oxidising agent. It is widely used as a disinfectant, even in drinking water supplies to kill bacteria.
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