Pulp, paper, and cellulose production accounted for 1.05 million metric tons of caustic soda consumption in Europe as of 2020.
Sodium hydroxide, commonly known as lye, or caustic soda, is an inorganic compound used by many industries. For instance, it is used in the manufacturing of pulp and paper, textiles, drain cleaner, soaps, detergents, and in drinking water purification.
Consumption of caustic soda in Europe in 2020, by end use industry
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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Euro Chlor. (November 18, 2021). Consumption of caustic soda in Europe in 2020, by end use industry (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 16, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/931159/caustic-soda-applications-europe/
Euro Chlor. "Consumption of caustic soda in Europe in 2020, by end use industry (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. November 18, 2021. Statista. Accessed August 16, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/931159/caustic-soda-applications-europe/
Euro Chlor. (2021). Consumption of caustic soda in Europe in 2020, by end use industry (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 16, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/931159/caustic-soda-applications-europe/
Euro Chlor. "Consumption of Caustic Soda in Europe in 2020, by End Use Industry (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 18 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/931159/caustic-soda-applications-europe/
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