Global sodium chloride prices are expected to climb by the end of March 2025 due to increasing industrial demand and tightening supply. Key markets, including China and India, are facing production challenges, which may push prices higher in salt-dependent countries like Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia.
China’s post-Lunar New Year industrial rebound has driven up demand, while anticipated maintenance at salt production facilities and warmer temperatures are adding to supply pressures. In India, falling production in Tamil Nadu has shifted demand to Gujarat, where stocks may soon be depleted, leading to further price hikes.
Seasonal demand during Ramadan is also influencing price trends in Southeast Asia, while currency fluctuations in South Korea are making sodium chloride imports more expensive. With supply constraints mounting globally, sodium chloride prices are on an upward trajectory.
