| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | China | FOB | USD 52.37/MT | May 2026 |
| Chlorine | USA | FOB | USD 640.23/MT | May 2026 |
| Chlorine | Germany | FOB | USD 393.39/MT | May 2026 |
| Chlorine | India | CIF | USD 121.37/MT | May 2026 |
| Chlorine | Japan | FOB | USD 97.37/MT | May 2026 |
| Chlorine | China | FOB | USD 57.30/MT | April 2026 |
| Chlorine | USA | FOB | USD 614.42/MT | April 2026 |
| Chlorine | Germany | FOB | USD 403.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Chlorine | India | CIF | USD 107.18/MT | April 2026 |
| Chlorine | Japan | FOB | USD 99.30/MT | April 2026 |
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Desert Mountain Energy receives local support for extracting sodium chloride from produced water for sodium-ion battery manufacturing. The initiative could create new supply sources for battery-grade salt, potentially affecting market dynamics.
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.
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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.
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Asia
In India, the chlorine price graph witnessed a slight decline in the first quarter of 2026. The prices were ~28.20 INR/kg (CFR) in January and ~27.95 INR/kg in March. The prices decreased by ~2.00% from the previous quarter and declined by ~0.90% from January to March. The marginal decline was driven by weak downstream demand from the PVC and construction sectors, which limited chlorine consumption. Additionally, despite regional disruptions in Northeast Asia due to ethylene feedstock shortages and reduced chlor-alkali operating rates, China remained relatively stable due to domestic feedstock availability. However, production cuts at plants reliant on imported feedstock and reduced operating rates across Asia constrained supply, partially offsetting the demand weakness and preventing sharper price declines.
Europe
In Europe, the conditions in the chlorine market were stable yet vulnerable. High costs of energy caused by geopolitical instability in the Middle East had an adverse effect on the cost of producing chlor-alkali, increasing the production costs. Supply issues were evident amid production problems as well as a lack of competitive advantage compared to Asia due to force majeures affecting Asian shipments. On the other hand, low demand from end-users (PVC manufacturers) and low profits discouraged any further increase in prices.
North America
In North America, the market outlook for chlorine was optimistic amid tight supplies and changes in global demand. Disruptions in production in both Asia and Europe had a negative impact on the availability of exports from those markets and consequently led to a situation where US supplies had more prominence in the market. At the same time, imports decreased, whereas overseas demand for US chlor-alkali products grew. Reduced global production in connection with shortages of raw materials was also supportive of market fundamentals.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, chlorine prices are expected to remain volatile, with supply disruptions and energy cost pressures offering support, while weak downstream demand may limit significant upward movement.
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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