Global Salt Producers: A Complete Overview of the World’s Leading Salt Companies

Salt is one of the most widely used raw materials on the planet. From food production to water treatment, from chemical processing to winter road safety—its applications are everywhere. But behind this seemingly simple mineral lies a complex, global industry. Who produces the world’s salt? Let’s break it down.

Europe

Belgium

Netherlands

Germany

France

Austria

Poland

Romania

Switzerland

Spain

Portugal

Italy

Denmark

Ireland

United Kingdom

Greece

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Belarus

Ukraine

Asia

China

India

Pakistan

Indonesia

Iran

Israel

Jordan

Kazakhstan

South Korea

Taiwan

Thailand

Vietnam

Turkey

UAE (Abu Dhabi)

Africa

Egypt

Morocco

Namibia

South Africa

Ghana

Kenya

Tanzania

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North America

USA

Canada

Mexico

Puerto Rico

South America

Brazil

Argentina

Chile

Colombia

Peru

Oceania

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