As of 2023, Italy leads the European food-grade salt market by volume at 37.24 kilograms, with Poland and Greece trailing at 20.05 and 17.52 kilograms respectively. In 2023, Italy experienced a significant 5.34% decrease, while Poland saw a 2.81% decline. Greece's near-stable position with a slight 0.0069% decrease contrasts Hungary's modest growth of 0.38%. The Czech Republic experienced the largest decline at 8.57%, with Sweden also dropping by 0.89%. Finland and Estonia managed to grow with increases of 3.51% and 0.2% respectively.
Looking forward, the European food-grade salt market is expected to remain impacted by health trends advocating reduced salt intake, regulatory changes, and technology shifts such as plant-based alternatives. These factors will influence national consumption patterns, possibly leading to new market leaders emerging or gains in smaller markets.
Top countries in Food-Grade Salt Market Size Volume Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 37.24 | 2023 | -6.54% | -5.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 20.05 | 2023 | -3.57% | -2.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 17.52 | 2023 | +2.78% | -0.0069% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 6.91 | 2023 | -0.58% | +0.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 5.65 | 2023 | -0.045% | -3.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 4.16 | 2023 | +0.85% | -0.023% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.57 | 2023 | -1.48% | -0.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.55 | 2023 | -9.02% | -8.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.69 | 2023 | +3.75% | +3.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1.66 | 2023 | -1.11% | +0.2% | View data |
