Global demand for salt is forecast to climb 1.5 percent annually to 325 million metric tons in 2018, valued at $13.4 billion. The dominant Asia/Pacific region will be the fastest growing market. Trends in the production of chlor-alkali chemicals will continue to have the most significant effect on regional salt demand.This study analyzes the 302 million metric ton world salt industry. It presents historical demand data for 2003, 2008 and 2013, and forecasts for 2018 and 2023 by market (e.g., chemical manufacturing, road deicing, food processing, livestock), production method (e.g., solar evaporated salt, rock salt, brine, vacuum evaporated salt), world region, and for 22 countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 33 industry competitors, including K+S, China National Salt Industry and Compass Minerals International.
