Market Overview:
The global sodium chloride market reached a value of US$ 28.6 Million in 2020. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 32.7 Million by 2026. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.
Sodium chloride, with the chemical formula NaCl, is an ionic compound representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions. Also commonly referred to as salt, table salt or common salt, sodium chloride is readily soluble in water. It appears as a white crystalline solid and acts as an emetic and a flame retardant. It is also essential in maintaining the electrolyte balance of fluids in a person’s body. Moreover, the body requires NaCl to absorb and transport nutrients, maintain blood pressure levels and the right balance of fluid, transmit nerve signals, and contract and relax muscles. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the usage of NaCl in various sectors such as animal feed, water and waste treatment, textiles and pharmaceuticals. It is also used to de-ice the streets and highways during heavy snowfall in the North American and European regions.
Sodium Chloride Market Trends:
The increasing applications of sodium chloride in diverse industries represent the primary factor bolstering the market growth. In the food sector, NaCl is mainly used for seasoning, coloring, curing meats and preserving fish. It helps to enhance the flavor, preserve foods, prevent spoilage and keep ready-to-eat meats and cheeses safe to eat. Salt is also used in the fermenting process for foods like sauerkraut, pickles and kefir. Besides this, it is utilized in catheter flush injections or intravenous infusions and for cleaning objects such as contact lenses. NaCl is one of the essential chemicals used in the chemical industry, mainly for manufacturing caustic soda, sodium chlorite, ammonium chloride and sodium bicarbonate. In addition, a large quantity of sodium chloride is employed as feedstock in many industrial processes and for water softening purposes. These factors are expected to provide a positive thrust to the market growth in the near future.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global sodium chloride market, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2021-2026. Our report has categorized the market based on source and end use.
Breakup by Source:
- Sea Water
- Rock Salt
- Others
Breakup by End Use:
- Chemical Industry
- Food Grade Salt
- Road De-icing
- Others
Regional insights:
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- South and Central America
- Others
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the market has been analyzed, with some of the key players being K+S Group, China National Salt Industry Group (CNSIG), Compass Minerals International, Inc, Cargill Corporation and Dampier Salt Limited (DSL).
The essential aspects of the global sodium chloride market evaluated in the report include:
- Market trends
- Major regions
- Impact of COVID-19
- Key application areas
- Key manufacturers
- Price trends
- Raw material requirements
- Chemical reactions involved in the manufacturing process
- Major importers and exporters
- Value chain analysis
- Machinery Requirements
Report Coverage:
| Report Features |
Details |
|---|
| Base Year of the Analysis |
2020 |
| Historical Period |
2015-2020 |
| Forecast Period |
2021-2026 |
| Units |
Million Tons, US$ Billion |
| Segment Coverage |
Source, End-Use, Region |
| Region Covered |
Asia, Europe, North America, South and Central America, Others |
| Companies Covered |
K+S Group, China National Salt Industry Group (CNSIG), Compass Minerals International, Inc, Cargill Corporation and Dampier Salt Limited (DSL) |
| Customization Scope |
10% Free Customization |
| Report Price and Purchase Option |
Single User License: US$ 2299
Five User License: US$ 3399
Corporate License: US$ 4499 |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support |
10-12 Weeks |
| Delivery Format |
PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Physical and Chemical Properties
4.3 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Sodium Chloride Industry
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.2.1 Volume Trends
5.2.2 Value Trends
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Price Analysis
5.4.1 Key Price Indicators
5.4.2 Price Structure
5.4.3 Price Trends
5.5 Market Breakup by Source
5.6 Market Breakup by End-Use
5.7 Market Breakup by Region
5.8 Market Forecast
5.9 SWOT Analysis
5.9.1 Overview
5.9.2 Strengths
5.9.3 Weaknesses
5.9.4 Opportunities
5.9.5 Threats
5.10 Value Chain Analysis
5.10.1 Overview
5.10.2 Feedstock Exploration
5.10.3 Mining and Extraction
5.10.4 Sodium Chloride Manufacturers
5.10.5 Distributors
5.10.6 Exporters
5.10.7 End-Users
5.11 Margin Analysis
5.12 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.12.1 Overview
5.12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.12.4 Degree of Rivalry
5.12.5 Threat of New Entrants
5.12.6 Threat of Substitutes
5.13 Trade Data
5.13.1 Imports
5.13.2 Exports
5.14 Key Success Factors for Manufacturers
6 Market Breakup by Source
6.1 Sea Water
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Rock Salt
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Others
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
7 Performance of Key Regions
7.1 Asia
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Europe
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.3 North America
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 South and Central America
7.4.1 Market Trends
7.4.2 Market Forecast
7.5 Others
7.5.1 Market Trends
7.5.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by End-Use
8.1 Chemical Industry
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Food Grade Salt
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Road De-icing
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Others
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Competitive Landscape
9.1 Market Structure
9.2 Production Capacities of Key Players
9.3 Key Player Profiles
10 Sodium Chloride Manufacturing Process
10.1 Product Overview
10.2 Chemical Reactions Involved
10.3 Detailed Process Flow
10.3.1 Solar Evaporation:
10.3.2 Artificial Evaporation
10.3.3 Various Unit Operations Involved
10.4 Raw Material Requirements
10.5 Mass Balance and Feedstock Conversion Rate
10.5.1 From Sea Brine (Solar Evaporation Method)
10.5.2 From Rock Salt (Vacuum Evaporation Method)
11 Sodium Chloride Manufacturing: Major Machinery Involved
11.1 Equipment Required
11.2 Prices of Equipment
List of Figures
Figure 1: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons) 2015 - 2020
Figure 3: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Production Value (in Billion US$), 2015 - 2020
Figure 4: Sodium Chloride Market: Price Structure (in US$/Ton)
Figure 5: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Average Price Trends of Different Grades (in US$/Ton), 2015 - 2020
Figure 6: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 7: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
Figure 8: Global: Sodium Chloride Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 9: Global: Sodium Chloride Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 10: Global: Sodium Chloride Industry: Profit Margins at Various Levels of the Supply Chain
Figure 11: Global: Sodium Chloride Industry: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 12: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Import Volume Breakup by Country (in %)
Figure 13: USA: Sodium Chloride Market: Import Volume Trend (in Tons)
Figure 14: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Export Volume Breakup by Country (in %)
Figure 15: India: Sodium Chloride Market: Export Volume Trend (in Tons)
Figure 16: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Breakup by Source (in %), 2020
Figure 17: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2020
Figure 18: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Breakup by End-Use (in %), 2020
Figure 19: Asia: Sodium Chloride Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 20: Asia: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 21: Europe: Sodium Chloride Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 22: Europe: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 23: North America: Sodium Chloride Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 24: North America: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 25: South and Central America: Sodium Chloride Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 26: South and Central America: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 27: Others: Sodium Chloride Market: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 28: Others: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production Volume (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 29: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Production from Sea Water (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 30: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production from Sea Water (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 31: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Production from Rock Salt (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 32: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production from Rock Salt (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 33: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Production from Other Sources (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 34: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Production from Other Sources (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 35: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Chemical Industry (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 36: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Chemical Industry (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 37: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Food Grade Salt (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 38: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Food Grade Salt (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 39: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Road De-icing (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 40: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Road De-icing (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 41: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Other Applications (in Million Tons), 2015 & 2020
Figure 42: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Other Applications (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Figure 43: Sodium Chloride Manufacturing: By Solar Evaporation Method
Figure 44: Sodium Chloride Manufacturing: By Vacuum Evaporation Method
Figure 45: Sodium Chloride Manufacturing (By Solar Evaporation): Detailed Process Flow
Figure 46: Sodium Chloride Manufacturing (By Vacuum Evaporation): Detailed Process Flow
Figure 47: Sodium Chloride Manufacturing by Sea-Brine: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
Figure 48: Sodium Chloride Manufacturing by Rock Salt: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
List of Tables
Table 1: Physical Properties of Sodium Chloride
Table 2: Chemical Properties of Sodium Chloride
Table 3: Global Sodium Chloride Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2020 and 2026
Table 4: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Table 5: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Breakup by Source (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Table 6: Global: Sodium Chloride Market Forecast: Breakup by End-Use (in Million Tons), 2021-2026
Table 7: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Import Data of Major Countries
Table 8: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Export Data of Major Countries
Table 9: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Competitive Structure
Table 10: Global: Sodium Chloride Market: Production Capacities of Key Players (in Million Tons)
Table 11: Sodium Chloride Manufacturing: Raw Materials Required
Table 12: Sodium Chloride Manufacturing: Costs of Major Machinery Involved (in US$)