Trade Trends
Global salt exports increased from $2.76B in 2019 to $3.40B in 2023, reflecting a 23.13% rise over the five-year period. This growth was steady, with incremental gains each year from 2020 onward.
The upward trend in salt exports suggests consistent demand across industrial, chemical, and food sectors. As global production stabilizes and infrastructure expands, salt remains a foundational commodity in both developed and emerging economies. USD$ figures indicate that while growth is moderate, the market is diversifying with new contributors gaining traction alongside established exporters.
Top Trading Countries
- India led salt exports in 2024 with $431.42M, up from $333.43M in 2023 and $236.84M in 2019. This reflects a 40.78% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 29.39% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Germany followed with $386.90M in 2024, up from $382.89M in 2023 and $268.46M in 2019. This marks a 42.62% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 1.05% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Netherlands exported $330.92M in 2024, down from $407.45M in 2023 and up from $287.37M in 2019. This represents a 41.79% increase from 2019 to 2023 and an 18.78% decline from 2023 to 2024.
- United States recorded $244.24M in 2024, down from $258.19M in 2023 and up from $161.22M in 2019. This reflects a 60.14% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 5.4% drop from 2023 to 2024.
- Spain reached $176.75M in 2024, up from $162.54M in 2023 and $119.94M in 2019. This marks a 35.52% increase from 2019 to 2023 and an 8.74% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Chile posted $143.27M in 2024, down from $176.51M in 2023 and slightly up from $140.85M in 2019. This represents a 25.32% increase from 2019 to 2023 and an 18.83% decline from 2023 to 2024.
On the Rise
- Pakistan expanded from $49.49M in 2019 to $52.37M in 2023 and $76.72M in 2024. This reflects a 5.83% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 46.49% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- Belgium grew from $40.23M in 2019 to $55.35M in 2023 and $67.29M in 2024. This marks a 37.57% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 21.58% rise from 2023 to 2024.
- United Kingdom reached $98.02M in 2024, up from $85.39M in 2023 and $67.47M in 2019. This represents a 26.56% increase from 2019 to 2023 and a 14.79% rise from 2023 to 2024.
These countries are showing consistent upward movement, indicating expanding production capacity and stronger integration into global salt supply chains.
Disclaimer
These insights are based on available trade data and may not represent the full market reality.
