China - Salt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Salt Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the salt price amounted to $57.2 per ton (CIF, China), declining by -14.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 12% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $69.6 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Australia ($53.0 per ton), while the price for India ($46.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
China Salt Imports
In September 2022, after two months of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of salt and pure sodium chloride, when their volume decreased by -13% to 743K tons. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from January 2022 to September 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% over the last eight months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.3% against June 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 89% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1M tons. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, salt imports shrank dramatically to $43M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 82% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $60M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
China Salt Imports by Country
India (325K tons), Mexico (244K tons) and Australia (169K tons) were the main suppliers of salt imports to China, with a combined 99% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest salt suppliers to China were India ($15M), Mexico ($12M) and Australia ($9M), together comprising 85% of total imports.
Mexico, with a CAGR of +39.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the salt market in China. 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
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the salt market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global salt market.
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In 2020, the global salt market experienced a decline, following a drop in output in the consumer industries. Despite this, a stable growth in the demand for salt is expected in the future from the chemical and food sectors; the increasing use of salt in alternative energy is also a factor.
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The global salt market revenue amounted to $27.4B in 2018, growing by 11% against the previous year. This figure reflects ...
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From 2007 to 2015, global salt exports exhibited a pronounced growth trend, with the exception of minor declines in 2012 and 2015. Exports amounted to X million USD in 2015. There was an annual increase of +X% throughout the analyzed period.
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In value terms, salts of oxometallic and peroxometallic acids imports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value decreased at an averag...
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In value terms, salts of inorganic acids and peroxoacids imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value increased at an average ...
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In value terms, salts of oxometallic and peroxometallic acids exports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total exports value decreased at an ...
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In value terms, salts of inorganic acids and peroxoacids exports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2016: the total exports value increased at an average annu...
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In 2016, approx. X tons of salt were imported worldwide- remaining stable against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- ...
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