Weekly Capacity Utilization Statistics for Sample Caustic Soda Enterprises in China

This week (October 30–November 5, 2026), the average capacity utilization rate of Chinese chlor-alkali sample enterprises with capacities of 100,000 tons or more was 77.0%, down 1.3% from the previous period. During the week, seven chlor-alkali units underwent maintenance, while four were restarted. In addition to planned maintenance, several new shutdowns occurred due to profitability issues and equipment faults. Furthermore, there were numerous instances of reduced operating rates caused by liquid chlorine inventory overstocking or pressure on profit margins. By region, chlor-alkali loads increased in Northwest and Central China, while they declined in North, East, Northeast, South, and Southwest China. Specifically, Shandong's chlor-alkali load stood at 78.4% this week, a decrease of 5.6% from the previous period. Looking ahead to next week, one chlor-alkali unit is scheduled for maintenance and one is set to restart. The national chlor-alkali load is projected to drop to approximately 75.6%, with the most significant declines expected in East, South, and Southwest China.

Chinese Chlor-alkali Sample Enterprise Capacity Utilization Data Statistics (November 5, 2026)