Natural ResourcesMay 2, 2024
Visualizing 274M Tonnes of Salt Production 🧂
What we’re showing
This graphic breaks down global salt production in 2023, measured in tonnes. These estimates come from the U.S. Geological Survey’s latest commodity report on salt.
The U.S. salt industry
- In the states, salt was produced by 25 companies, operating 63 plants across 16 states.
- States that produced the most salt were Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. Altogether, these states accounted for 95% of domestic production.
- The primary uses of salt in the U.S. are highway deicing (41%), chemical production (38%), and food processing (10%).
Dataset
| Country | Production (tonnes) |
|---|---|
| China | 53,000,000 |
| United States | 42,000,000 |
| India | 30,000,000 |
| Germany | 15,000,000 |
| Australia | 14,000,000 |
| Canada | 12,000,000 |
| Chile | 9,200,000 |
| Mexico | 9,000,000 |
| Turkey | 9,000,000 |
| Russia | 7,000,000 |
| Brazil | 6,600,000 |
| Rest of world | 67,000,000 |
| Global total | 273,800,000 |
Data sources
Estimated production. Figures rounded.
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