Industrial Salts Global Market Report 2024

The global industrial salts market has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $14.8 billion in 2023 to $15.53 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth observed in the historical period stems from the expansion of the chemical industry, increased utilization in water treatment, snow and ice management, food processing, and metal processing applications.

The global industrial salts market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.92 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is driven by initiatives in renewable energy, stringent environmental regulations, the surge in urbanization and construction, evolving health and wellness trends, and economic development in emerging markets. Key trends projected for this period involve technological advancements in abe production, the expansive growth of the chemical industry, increased emphasis on water treatment, advancements in salt production technologies, and heightened investments in research and development.

The industrial salt market is anticipated to surge due to the increasing number of water treatment projects. Water treatment involves the purification or restoration of water to its natural state. Industrial salts play a vital role in this process by eliminating impurities and reducing waste concentration in water used for household or industrial purposes. Government initiatives aimed at enhancing water quality further drive the demand for water treatment projects. For instance, in March 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $27.5 million investment in 16 water infrastructure projects. These projects, incorporating modern technologies, aim to reduce energy usage in aging water infrastructure, especially in wastewater treatment, which annually consumes about 2% of domestic electricity. Thus, the growing focus on water treatment projects is expected to fuel the industrial salt market's growth.

The growth trajectory of the industrial salts market is poised to escalate owing to the burgeoning oil and gas sector. This sector encompasses global processes such as exploration, extraction, refining, transportation, and marketing of petroleum products. Industrial salts play a pivotal role in these operations, contributing to their efficiency and safety. In drilling operations, salt is utilized to enhance the density of mud and soil, ensuring safer and more efficient drilling. Additionally, in the refining process, salt aids in eliminating water from the final product, facilitating the production of high-quality petroleum products. For instance, as of March 2023, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an increase in U.S. crude oil output to 12.4 million b/d from the previous record of 11.7 million b/d in 2022. Hence, the expanding oil and gas sector acts as a driving force for the industrial salts market.

A significant trend in the industrial salt market revolves around strategic partnerships among major players. These collaborations aim to leverage collective resources and expand into new markets. An example includes the partnership between Nippon Shokubai, a Japanese chemical manufacturer, and Arkema, a U.S.-based specialty materials manufacturer. This strategic alliance, formed in May 2022, focuses on establishing a factory for the production of ultrapure electrolyte salt known as LiFSI (Lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide). LiFSI serves as a crucial component in battery cells for electric mobility. This partnership highlights the trend of industry leaders joining forces to capitalize on their strengths and explore new market opportunities.

Key players within the industrial salts market are strategically engaging in collaborations to secure a competitive advantage. These partnerships primarily focus on investments in industrial salt plants, emphasizing alliances geared towards optimizing production, distribution, and utilization. For instance, in August 2023, Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation, a semi-autonomous entity based in Pakistan, entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Miracle Saltworks Collective Inc., a US-based company specializing in Himalayan crystal salt. The objective is to establish a high-quality pink rock salt crushing and packaging facility exclusively for salt exports. Under this arrangement, the US company is set to invest $200 million for the creation of this specialized facility. The non-binding MoU outlines plans to establish a cutting-edge pink rock salt crushing and packaging facility, aligning with the export theme of 'Pink Prosperity'.

In July 2021, Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC (SCIH), a US-based entity in the industrial salts sector, completed the acquisition of K+S Aktiengesellschaft for a sum of $3.2 billion. This strategic move by Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC (SCIH) is intended to bolster and broaden its salts business, facilitating an expanded product portfolio catering to consumers, governmental entities, and commercial clientele across the American market. K+S Aktiengesellschaft, a chemical company headquartered in Germany, became part of this acquisition.

Major companies operating in the industrial salts market report are Cargill Incorporated, Mitsui & Co.Ltd., Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V, Rio Tinto Group, Compass Minerals International Inc., INEOS Group AG, K+S AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Akzo Nobel N.V., Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Solvay S.A., Dominion Salt Ltd., ICL Group Ltd., Salt Union Ltd., Swiss Saltworks AG, Atisale SpA, Salins Group, Kopalnia Soli Wieliczka SA, Dampier Salt Ltd., Morton Salt Inc., Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co. Ltd., Henan Huayang Salt Chemical Co. Ltd., Shandong Haihua Group Co. Ltd., Ciech S.A., Tata Chemicals North America Inc., China National Salt Industry Corporation, Tata Chemicals Limited, Salinas Salt Company, San Francisco Salt Company, SaltWorks Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial salts market share in 2023. The regions covered in the industrial salts market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial salts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary sources of industrial salt encompass rock salt and natural brine. Rock salt, composed of halite formation from ancient water bodies within the Earth's rocky layers, serves as a significant source. Utilized extensively in industrial applications such as surface treatment, galvanization, color enhancement, and diverse chemical processes, it undergoes manufacturing processes like conventional mining, solar evaporation, and vacuum evaporation. Its widespread usage spans sectors like agriculture, chemical and food processing, water treatment, de-icing applications, and within the oil and gas industry.

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The industrial salts market consists of sales of sodium chloride, anhydrous magnesium sulphate, epsom salt, potassium chloride and potassium sulphate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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