Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "World: Salt - Market Report - Analysis and Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

This report has been designed to provide a detailed analysis of the global salt market. It covers the most recent data sets of quantitative medium-term projections, as well as developments in production, trade, consumption and prices. The report also includes a comparative analysis of the leading consuming countries, revealing opportunities opened for producers and exporters across the globe. The forecast outlines market prospects to 2020.

From 2007 to 2015, global salt exports exhibited a pronounced growth trend, with the exception of minor declines in 2012 and 2015. Exports amounted to 2,467 million USD in 2015. There was an annual increase of +4.7% throughout the analyzed period.

According to estimates, the Netherlands remained the global leader in salt supplies. In 2015, salt exports from the Netherlands totaled 278 million USD, which accounted for an 11% share in terms of global exports. Germany, Chile, Canada, and Mexico were the other key global suppliers of salt in 2015, with a 29% combined share of global exports.

Chile (+24.4% per year) and Canada (+9.5% per year) were the fastest growing exporters from 2007 to 2015. Chile strengthened its position in terms of global salt exports, growing its share from 2% in 2007 to 8% in 2015.

Meanwhile, USA (20%, based on value terms), Japan (11%), China (7%), the Republic of Korea (4%), and Germany (4%) were the leading destinations of salt imports in 2015. Imports to China grew at a rapid pace of +20.5% per year from 2007 to 2015. By contrast, Germany slightly contracted its imports of salt over the same period. The share of the USA in terms of global imports increased significantly (+9 percentage points), while the share of Japan illustrated negative dynamics (-4 percentage points).

Countries coverage: Worldwide

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

1.1 Report Description

1.2 Research Methodology

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Findings

2.2 Market Trends

3. Market Overview

3.1 Market Volume and Value

3.2 Consumption by Country

3.3 Market Opportunities by Country

3.4 Market Forecast to 2020

4. Production

4.1 Production in 2007-2015

4.2 Production by Country

5. Imports

5.1 Imports in 2007-2015

5.2 Imports by Country

5.3 Import Prices by Country

6. Exports

6.1 Exports in 2007-2015

6.2 Exports by Country

6.3 Export Prices by Country

7. Profiles of Major Producers

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