Australia - Salt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Salt Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
- Salt Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023
- Salt Exports in Australia
- Salt Imports in Australia
Salt Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
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Salt Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023
The average salt import price stood at $675 per ton in September 2023, rising by 17% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 150% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,054 per ton. From May 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($1,990 per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($309 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Salt Exports in Australia
In 2022, salt exports from Australia skyrocketed to 114K tons, picking up by 63% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 465% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, salt exports skyrocketed to $21M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Export of Salt in Australia (Thousand USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| New Zealand | 252 | 108 | N/A | N/A | -57.1% |
| Japan | 1,395 | 1,283 | N/A | N/A | -8.0% |
| China | 815 | 494 | N/A | N/A | -39.4% |
| United States | 1,411 | 1,527 | N/A | N/A | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | 119 | 102 | 136 | N/A | 6.9% |
| Singapore | 103 | 104 | N/A | N/A | 1.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 156 | 69.8 | N/A | N/A | -55.3% |
| Others | 908 | 560 | 12,676 | 21,375 | 186.6% |
| Total | 5,158 | 4,249 | 12,812 | 21,375 | 60.6% |
Top Export Markets for Salt from Australia in 2022:
Salt Imports in Australia
In 2022, overseas purchases of salt and pure sodium chloride increased by 48% to 44K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, salt imports soared to $32M in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Salt in Australia (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Pakistan | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 8.4% |
| New Zealand | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 19.5% |
| China | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 16.6% |
| South Africa | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.5% |
| India | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 7.7% |
| Germany | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | -10.1% |
| Israel | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 32.6% |
| Belgium | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Others | 4.2 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 13.9 | 49.0% |
| Total | 17.3 | 18.9 | 18.3 | 31.7 | 22.4% |
Top Suppliers of Salt to Australia in 2022:
- New Zealand (14.4K tons)
- China (10.7K tons)
- Pakistan (4.0K tons)
- India (3.5K tons)
- Germany (1.6K tons)
- Belgium (1.2K tons)
- Israel (1.0K tons)
- South Africa (0.9K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the salt market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08931000 - Salt (including denatured salt but excluding salt suitable for human consumption) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents
- Prodcom 10843000 - Salt suitable for human consumption
Country coverage:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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