Sodium Chloride Market Report 2026

The sodium chloride market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $30.11 billion in 2025 to $31.49 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of food processing industry, expansion of chemical manufacturing, increasing road safety measures, demand for pharmaceutical salts, development of large scale salt mining.

The sodium chloride market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand from water treatment plants, expansion of chemical intermediates production, growth of packaged food industry, increasing pharmaceutical manufacturing, infrastructure development in cold regions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand from chemical manufacturing, growing use in food preservation, increasing application in water treatment, expansion of deicing activities in cold regions, higher focus on purity and grade differentiation.

The rising demand for food and beverages is expected to drive the growth of the sodium chloride market going forward. The food and beverage industry includes all businesses involved in producing, processing, packaging, distributing, and marketing edible goods and drinks. The growing demand for food and beverages is driven by population growth, changing dietary habits, higher income levels, globalization, and a preference for convenient consumption. Sodium chloride plays a crucial role in the food and beverage industry by enhancing flavor, acting as a natural preservative to extend shelf life, and improving texture and color. For instance, in March 2023, according to Manitoba Agriculture, a Canada-based provincial government department, exports of processed food and beverage products from Manitoba reached CAD 4.5 billion in 2023, marking a 9.5% increase compared with 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for food and beverages is expected to drive the growth of the sodium chloride market.

Major companies operating in the sodium chloride market focus on developing innovative solutions, such as pharmaceutical sodium chloride injections, to address specific medical needs and improve patient outcomes. Pharmaceutical sodium chloride injections are sterile solutions of sodium chloride dissolved in water for injection, designed for medical administration via intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes to address specific medical conditions. For instance, in June 2023, Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc, a UK-based pharmaceutical company, introduced Midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride injection to the United States market, significantly adding to their extensive portfolio of generic injectable medicines. This clear, colorless solution, available in single-dose bags with an aluminum overwrap, offers clinicians a crucial option for the continuous intravenous sedation of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations. This launch underscores Hikma's commitment to enhancing patient care by expanding its range of essential medicines and introducing innovative dosage forms.

In February 2024, HASA Inc., a US-based manufacturer of water treatment products, acquired Chem Eleven Product Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, HASA aims to diversify product offerings, strengthen operational capabilities, and expand its market presence, particularly in Texas, aligning with HASA's strategy for rapid growth and superior customer service in the water treatment industry. Chem Eleven Products Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of salt and bleach products intended for municipal and commercial water treatment.

Major companies operating in the sodium chloride market are Cargill Incorporated, K+S, Tata Chemicals, Compass Minerals, Morton Salt, Cheetham Salt, SALINS Group, Dominion Salt, Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke, Wilson Salt Company, State Enterprise Association Artyomsol, Swiss Salt Works, Maldon Crystal Salt, Redmond Real Salt, Salt of the Earth, Sifto Canada, Salins du Midi et des Salines de l’Est, Solar Salt Company, China National Salt Industry Corporation, Arab Potash Company, Rio Salado Salt, Israel Salt Company.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sodium chloride market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sodium chloride market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sodium chloride market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The sodium chloride market consists of sales of table salt, sea salt, kosher salt, himalayan pink salt, celtic sea salt, and pickling salt. 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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