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China: Salt Market Overview 2019

Salt Market Size in China

The revenue of the salt market in China amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the salt market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Salt Production in China

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of salt were produced in China; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the salt production reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Salt Exports from China

In 2017, the amount of salt exported from China stood at X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the salt exports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, salt exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, salt exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. China exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Salt Exports by Country from China

In 2017, India (X tonnes), distantly followed by Mexico (X tonnes), Chile (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) represented the major exporters of salt, together constituting X% of total exports. Belarus (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes), Tunisia (X tonnes) and Brazil (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Chile (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest salt markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Chile, Mexico, Spain, China, Belarus, Egypt, Brazil and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , India (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Salt Export Prices by Country in China

In 2017, the salt export price in China amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% against the previous year. China export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Mexico ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Salt Imports into China

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of salt were imported into China; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, salt imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the salt imports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, salt imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, salt imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. Over the period under review, the salt imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Salt Imports by Country into China

In 2017, the U.S. (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the key importers of salt in the globe, together amounting to near X% of total imports. Japan (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by South Korea (X tonnes). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Germany (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes), Norway (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Bangladesh (X tonnes) held the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bangladesh (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Salt Import Prices by Country in China

The salt import price in China stood at $X per tonne in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, salt import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. China import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while Bangladesh ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Indonesia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.