World - Salt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Salt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Salt market: discover the most recent data featured by an Ai-driven market research tool. Info include imports, market prices, exports, consumption, market size, production, companies, and trade. Here is a breakdown by country, including EU, Russia, Africa, the U.K., China, the U.S., the Middle East, and Latin America. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Salt - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2China
3Australia
4France
5Germany

In value terms, the largest salt markets worldwide were the United States, China and Australia, with a combined 52% share of the global market. These countries were followed by France, Germany, the UK, India, Turkey, Japan, Canada and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 17%.

India recorded the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while salt market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Salt Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Mexico323715-31.5%
Chile211719-4.9%
Brazil232521-4.4%
India3235354.6%
Canada504039-11.7%
Tunisia484843-5.4%
Belarus36455321.3%
China676666-0.7%
Netherlands7168720.7%
Germany6761734.4%
Spain738313636.5%
United States188162169-5.2%
Average545452-2.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($169 per ton), while Mexico ($15 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Belgium817914031.5%
Canada38368751.3%
Germany7470814.6%
Norway706667-2.2%
Russia42615716.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)4951534.0%
Japan3843425.1%
South Korea33414111.5%
China383836-2.7%
Indonesia3237366.1%
Brazil2929290.0%
United States323228-6.5%
Average5051532.2%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($140 per ton), while the United States ($28 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+51.3% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Salt - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.50.50.719.0%
China0.40.30.3-5.4%
Japan0.30.30.32.8%
Germany0.20.20.2-6.4%
Belgium0.10.10.217.6%

In value terms, the United States ($688M) constitutes the largest market for imported salt and pure sodium chloride worldwide, comprising 17% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($317M), with a 8% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.5% share.

In the United States, salt imports expanded at an average annual rate of +19.0% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-5.4% per year) and Japan (+2.8% per year).

Salt - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
India0.40.40.3-8.8%
Netherlands0.30.30.3-7.0%
Germany0.30.30.2-1.5%
Canada0.20.20.217.3%
Mexico0.20.30.2-5.0%

In value terms, India ($304M), the Netherlands ($276M) and Germany ($247M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 27% of global exports. Canada, Mexico, the United States, Spain, Chile, China, Belarus, Tunisia and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Brazil recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Salt - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for salt worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Salt - Product Coverage

  • HS 2501 - Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global salt market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08931000 - Salt (including denatured salt but excluding salt suitable for human consumption) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents
  • Prodcom 10843000 - Salt suitable for human consumption

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Proinsal, Celusal, Lake MacDonnell, Cheetham Salt, Dampier Salt, WA Salt Supply, Onslow Salt, Salinen Austria, JSC "Mozyrsalt", Solvay, European Salt Company, Solana Tuzla, Cimsal, Novosal, Norsal, Refinaria Nacional de Sal, Salina Diamante Branco, General Chemical, Sifto Canada, Windsor Salt, Kayway Industries, Salinas de Punta de Lobos, China National Salt, Shandong Ocean Chemical, IFI Concesion de Salinas, Prodesal, Brinsa, Dansk Salt, Egypt Salines, La Baleine, Solvay, Saddam Minerals, Wacker Chemie, British Salt, Irish Salt Mining & Exploration, Century Chemicals, Dev Salt, Israel Salt Industries, Salrom

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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