Market Overview:

The global sodium chloride market reached a value of US$ 28.6 Billion in 2020. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 32.7 Billion 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
   

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