Which Country Imports the Most Salt and Pure Sodium Chloride in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Safety Glass ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the global imports of safety glass totaled 7.4M tonnes, approximately equating the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by 8% against the previous year level. Over the period under review, global safety glass imports reached its maximum volume of 7.4M tonnes in 2015, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, safety glass imports totaled $10B in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Global safety glass import peaked of $11B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Safety Glass Importing Countries in the World

1. Germany (1,326.5 million USD)

2. USA (1,058.7 million USD)

3. United Kingdom (628.4 million USD)

4. France (619.4 million USD)

5. Canada (529.0 million USD)

6. Belgium (523.7 million USD)

7. South Korea (448.3 million USD)

8. China (263.8 million USD)

9. Japan (251.1 million USD)

10. Mexico (234.1 million USD)

11. Italy (227.3 million USD)

12. Poland (158.2 million USD)

Safety Glass Imports By Country

In 2016, China (2.3M tonnes) was the main importer for safety glass, creating 32% of total imports. Germany (484K tonnes) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by the U.S. (445K tonnes), and Belgium (365K tonnes). All these countries together occupied approx. 18% share of total imports. Poland (282K tonnes), France (246K tonnes), Italy (229K tonnes), South Korea (201K tonnes), Canada (166K tonnes), Mexico (161K tonnes), Japan (161K tonnes), and the UK (149K tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, South Korea (+18.7%), Japan (+8.6%), Canada (+6.1%), the U.S. (+5.0%), Germany (+2.6%), Mexico (+2.3%), Italy (+2.0%), and Belgium (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +18.7% from 2007;2016. Poland, and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (;1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2016, the share of South Korea, and the U.S. decreased by ;2.1%, and ;2.1% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($1.3B), the U.S. ($1.1B) and the UK ($628M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, together comprising 30% of global imports. These countries were followed by France, Canada, Belgium, South Korea, China, Japan, Mexico, Italy and Poland, which together accounted for a further 32%.

South Korea (+16.5% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of safety glass imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last 9 year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Glass Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for safety glass amounted to $1,369 per tonne, surging by 3% against the previous year. Overall, safety glass import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when import price increased by 6% against the previous year level. Global safety glass import peaked of $1,508 per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was the UK ($4,208 per tonne), while China ($113 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of safety glass import prices was attained by China (+10.8% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 7007 ; Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.

Source: World: Safety Glass ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025"

"IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Salt And Pure Sodium Chloride - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, approx. 93M tonnes of salt were imported worldwide- remaining stable against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2007 to 2016- the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when import increased by 9% against the previous year level. In that year, global salt imports attained its maximum volume of 96M tonnes. From 2014 to 2016, growth of global salt imports failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, salt imports stood at $3.2B in 2016. Overall, it indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, salt imports decreased by -19.7% against its level of 2014. Over the period under review, global salt imports reached its maximum level of $3.9B in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Salt Importing Countries in the World

1. Japan (418.3 million USD)

2. China (189.2 million USD)

3. Germany (167.3 million USD)

4. South Korea (141.5 million USD)

5. Canada (86.9 million USD)

6. Netherlands (34.5 million USD)

7. Mexico (18.3 million USD)

8. Romania (15.4 million USD)

9. Ukraine (5.2 million USD)

10. India (4.1 million USD)

11. Chile (2.8 million USD)

12. Tunisia (0.9 million USD)

Salt Imports By Country

Chile (10M tonnes), Mexico (9.2M tonnes), Japan (7.3M tonnes), India (7.3M tonnes), Canada (5.6M tonnes), China (5.3M tonnes), the Netherlands (4M tonnes), and South Korea (3.9M tonnes) represented roughly 57% of total imports of salt in 2016. Ukraine (2.6M tonnes), Germany (2.4M tonnes), Tunisia (2.4M tonnes), and Romania (2.2M tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of salt imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (+17.6% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($418M) constitutes the largest market for imported salt worldwide, making up 13% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($189M), with the share of 6% of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with the share of 5%.

In Japan, salt imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2007-2016. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates: China (+14.7% per year) and Germany (+1.3% per year).

Salt Import Prices By Country

The average salt import price stood at $34 per tonne in 2016, dropping by -10.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%.The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when import increased by 21% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, average salt import price reached its maximum level of $43 per tonne in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Germany ($70 per tonne), while Chile ($0 per kg) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of salt import prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.0% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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• salt market share
• salt prices
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• salt import
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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 2501 - Salt (including table salt and denatured salt)- pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution- sea water.

Source: World: Salt And Pure Sodium Chloride - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025