Italy emerged as the leading importer of salt suitable for human consumption in Europe for 2023, with a slight increase of 0.38%. Romania, Hungary, France, and Greece showed modest positive growth, indicating a potential rise in demand. Contrarily, countries like Germany, Belgium, and Spain experienced declines, with Spain exhibiting the sharpest decrease at -19.75%. The Netherlands and Estonia displayed notable increases at 7.89% and 9.03% respectively, highlighting emerging markets. Noteworthy declines were also observed in Austria and Luxembourg, with contractions exceeding 9%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in demand from Romania and Slovakia, given their recent performance.
- Potential recovery in markets with significant declines, such as Germany and Spain, as they stabilize.
- The impact of sustainable and health trends on salt consumption patterns, which may drive import dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Salt Suitable for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 317,940,000 | 2023 | +5.46% | +0.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 147,820,000 | 2023 | +0.13% | -2.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 129,610,000 | 2023 | +2.43% | +5.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 104,160,000 | 2023 | +1.4% | +2.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 103,050,000 | 2023 | +4.02% | +2.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 60,022,000 | 2023 | +5.44% | +2.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 56,148,000 | 2023 | +2.66% | +5.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 54,600,000 | 2023 | +0.58% | -0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 53,532,000 | 2023 | -12.21% | -3.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 50,900,000 | 2023 | +0.31% | +1.88% | View data |
