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China’s sodium chloride export prices fell 2.86% in early 2026 as industrial offtake softened and inventories remained comfortable. High operating rates during the winter kept supply ample, while spot demand from the chemical sector failed
Thailand is preparing a proposal for a phased tax on high-sodium packaged foods, similar to its successful sugar-tax model. The framework aims to reduce hypertension and kidney disease risks by pushing food manufacturers toward product
Bangladesh’s salt season (Nov–May) has passed the halfway mark, but only 9.22% of the production target has been achieved. A late start and unfavorable weather conditions have severely slowed harvesting, creating a massive gap between
A bulk cargo of over 24,000 tonnes of road salt has arrived at the Port of Gdańsk from Casablanca, Morocco. This shipment highlights the ongoing reliance of European winter supply chains on long-haul maritime imports
Azerbaijan reported a salt production of 9,185 tonnes in January 2026, marking a 25.5% increase compared to the same period last year. This surge signals stronger regional supply availability and could influence the domestic market
Western Australia’s Port of Cape Preston West is reported to be 94% complete and has been officially declared a multi-user port. Major heavy lifts, including the ship loader tower and key jetty elements, are finished,
Myanmar’s Salt Industry Association has invited bids to supply 7,500 kg of potassium iodate (KIO₃), a key fortifiant used for iodizing table salt. The procurement is part of a national public health initiative to maintain
The Philippines has inaugurated its first Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation (ASIN) Center at Pangasinan State University. Backed by government funding, the center aims to revitalize the domestic salt sector and reduce the country’s heavy
Industry reports have highlighted an expanded arrangement between Sandvik and Atlas Salt for the Great Atlantic Salt Project. The $132 million package includes mobile mining equipment, technology, and construction services, backed by vendor financing to
Vietnam’s Circular 03/2026/TT-BCT has established the 2026 framework for salt import tariff-rate quotas (TRQs). The new rules prioritize traders who use salt directly as a raw material for medicines, medical products, and chemical manufacturing. The
Cameroon’s trade ministry has announced that 50,000 tonnes of raw salt are expected to arrive shortly, despite global shipping strains. The government’s statement aims to prevent panic buying and stabilize prices for refined salt in
A modern salt production and processing facility has been inaugurated in Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh province, with an $8 million investment. The plant is designed to increase domestic processing capacity and create local jobs through expanded packaging
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