Countries by Salt Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total salt production in 2024, measured in millions of metric tons according to USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries. China produces approximately 50% of the world's total salt supply — an output that dwarfs all other producers and supplies both the world's largest chemical industry, which uses salt as a feedstock for chlorine and soda ash, and a domestic food sector serving 1.4 billion people.

Analysis

China heads the table on 64, ahead of United States (40) and India (29) in Salt Production (Million Metric Tons) in 2024. China and United States together hold 56.5% of the combined total of all 8 entities. Only 2 of the 8 reach even half the leader's figure (32 or more).

Source: US Geological Survey

Key Findings

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China leads in Salt Production (Million Metric Tons) with 64 in 2024.

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Average Salt Production (Million Metric Tons) in 2024: 23 · median: 12.

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Gap in 2024: China is 8× larger than Mexico.